. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. r o m t h top Dear Readers, This month, free-lance writer Sarah Friday Peters lights up the pages of Coastwatch with a story about the North Carolina lighthouses. Peters relates the history of these glowing navigational guides, which now beckon thousands of coastal tourists. Free-lance writer Alison Davis gives a synopsis of the coastal issues facing the newly elected and appointed officials of our federal and state governments. From wetlands to the proposed Oregon Inlet jetties, Davis explains which coast
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. r o m t h top Dear Readers, This month, free-lance writer Sarah Friday Peters lights up the pages of Coastwatch with a story about the North Carolina lighthouses. Peters relates the history of these glowing navigational guides, which now beckon thousands of coastal tourists. Free-lance writer Alison Davis gives a synopsis of the coastal issues facing the newly elected and appointed officials of our federal and state governments. From wetlands to the proposed Oregon Inlet jetties, Davis explains which coastal issues are sure to inspire debate. I introduce you to two Sea Grant researchers, a scientific odd couple of sorts, who are unlocking the secrets of striped bass reproductive physiology. Under- standing striper biology is important to the hybrid bass aquaculture industry, which is dependent on the striper for parental stock. In t h i Lundie Spence, Sea Grant's marine education specialist, provides "boring" details about shipworms and gribbles, those marine mollusks that eat away at the hulls of wooden boats. And don't forget to read "From Sound to Sea" and "Marine ; The first is a thought-provoking article on the feral cats of the Outer Banks, and the latter will update you on the new laws affecting marinas and the boaters who use them. Thanks to all of you who responded to our survey. I was very pleased with the large number of surveys returned and all of the wonderful suggestions. In the next issue of Coastwatch, I will tell you what readers told us about the magazine. DOCUMENTS Until next issue, CLEARINGHOUSE Kathy Hart 8 1993 s issue Page 2 Lighthouses. Tar Heel Beacons Light the 2 Locating the 8 A Storm of Controversy Over the Hatteras 9 New Federal and State Administrations Dance Around Coastal 10 Scientists Boost Hybrid Industry With New 14 Shipworms and Gribbles: The Wood
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