. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. North Carolina State Library Raleigh N. C. Doc. University of North Carolina Sea Grant Program NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY, 1975 1285 Burlington Laboratories NCSU, Raleigh, N. C. 27607 Tel: (919) 787-2U5U New harbor could boost income and jobs Artist's conception of proposed Wanchese harbor complex. When most folks hear the name Wanchese, they probably think of an Indian chief. But if the 1975 N. C. General Assembly gives its stamp of approv- al, the name Wanchese could become better known as one of the nation's m
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. North Carolina State Library Raleigh N. C. Doc. University of North Carolina Sea Grant Program NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY, 1975 1285 Burlington Laboratories NCSU, Raleigh, N. C. 27607 Tel: (919) 787-2U5U New harbor could boost income and jobs Artist's conception of proposed Wanchese harbor complex. When most folks hear the name Wanchese, they probably think of an Indian chief. But if the 1975 N. C. General Assembly gives its stamp of approv- al, the name Wanchese could become better known as one of the nation's major fishing centers located in northeastern North Carolina. A vote by legislators to initiate funding for a proposed harbor complex in the Dare County com- munity of Wanchese could create new jobs and fatten pocketbooks in an area where unemployment is high and individual income is low compared to the rest of the state and nation. And with a show of support by the state, the federal government will carry out a project authorized by Congress in 1970 to deepen and stabilize Oregon Inlet and avenues connecting Wanchese with rich Atlantic fishing grounds. Together, development of the proposed harbor complex and improved access to fishing areas could be the combination needed to boost the state's sea- food industry. Today Wanchese is a tiny community snuggled to the edge of southeastern Roanoke Island. Al- ready it is a major port for many of the state's com- mercial fishermen. But the harbor at Wanchese and. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original UNC Sea Grant College Program. [Raleigh, N. C. : UNC Sea Grant College Program]
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