. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. w 1. WACCAMAW RIVER: ABUNDANT RESOURCES PROVIDE ENCHANTING EXPERIENCES Join Ann Green and Lundie Spence as they paddle along the pristine waters of the Waccamaw River in Columbus County. The unique river system is home to rare plants and wildlife, which several groups are working to preserve 6 HOMEWARD BOUND: NEUSE SPAWNING GROUNDS REOPENED How far will American shad and striped bass swim to find suitable spawning sites? The short answer is: much farther upstream since the removal of the Quaker Neck Dam on
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. w 1. WACCAMAW RIVER: ABUNDANT RESOURCES PROVIDE ENCHANTING EXPERIENCES Join Ann Green and Lundie Spence as they paddle along the pristine waters of the Waccamaw River in Columbus County. The unique river system is home to rare plants and wildlife, which several groups are working to preserve 6 HOMEWARD BOUND: NEUSE SPAWNING GROUNDS REOPENED How far will American shad and striped bass swim to find suitable spawning sites? The short answer is: much farther upstream since the removal of the Quaker Neck Dam on the Neuse River. Cynthia Henderson writes about what scientists are learning by tracking the migration of both species 12 LAND-USE PLANNING: COASTAL COUNTIES PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE New rules for coastal planning are set to go into effect in August. Pam Smith explains how some coastal counties are working with the Division of Coastal Management to design their own destinies 17 BOOK MARKET: Ahoy! All Aboard for Coastal Adventures Keeping youngters entertained during summer vacation need not be a challenge, as long as there are plenty of books on hand. Robin Sutton presents a "just for kids" list of books that will transport readers to sandy shores 21 LEGAL TIDES: Sea-Level Rise May Put Nature and Growth on Collision Course Global warming and rising seas need to be factored into the land-use equation, but it's difficult to stir a sense of urgency with such a long- term issue. Find out how policy and nonregulatory measures are being explored as solutions 23 SEA SCIENCE: Risk of Shark Attack is Minimal The media has the public stirred up about shark attacks. But, scientists say bees, wasps and snakes are responsible for more fatalities each year than sharks. Learn the facts, and then enjoy your next swim in the ocean 26 COASTWATCH. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration a
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