. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. TOP: Students walk a net through near-shore waters of the Pamlico Sound. BOTTOM: The task of sorting and recording each catch is time-consuming. marine biology, is collecting water quality data. He did his under- graduate studies in sociology and ultimately plans to pursue a doctorate in coastal resource management. "I want to make the connection between marine biology and policy," he says. Reuter says the field study is helping him hone research methods. "Tonight, we'll get together to char
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. TOP: Students walk a net through near-shore waters of the Pamlico Sound. BOTTOM: The task of sorting and recording each catch is time-consuming. marine biology, is collecting water quality data. He did his under- graduate studies in sociology and ultimately plans to pursue a doctorate in coastal resource management. "I want to make the connection between marine biology and policy," he says. Reuter says the field study is helping him hone research methods. "Tonight, we'll get together to chart all the data we have gathered today. We'll put it on the board and look for anomalies. We're using different kinds of water- sampling equipment to test the same water quality variables, and the numbers may be different. We'll discuss why this happens, and determine what equipment and method may be the best for these ; The nightly wrap-up sessions ensure that all students will have the same data set for their end-of-term projects. The weekend also is teaching students that field work often requires a bit of creative improvisation. "Duct tape. Always carry duct tape," Reuter advises. "To get a water sample from this point on the flood control structure, we taped a paper cup to the end of a pole to reach the ; Call it a wrap The kitchen crew is swinging into action to prepare a spaghetti supper for the tired and hungry group. But before dinner is served, a skeleton crew will make a run to the Point to pull the gill net. A small number wait in the workroom, ready to process their catch. They informally assess the weekend activity and share thoughts about the kind of research they have been scoping out at the refuge. Charlton Godwin, a senior marine biology student, is interested in doing a fish control/water control study. He intends to study the biological and water quality effects of the recent retrofit of the flap gates used to keep salt
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