North Carolina Projects

Title Description
Derelict Crab Pots in North Carolina Waters: effects on Diamondback Terrapin Populations (2008) NOAA’s Marine Debris Program Partnership to assess derelict crab pots and educational awareness campaign to generate local support for reducing derelict crab pot numbers and for the development of a derelict crab pot removal working plan.
Marine Debris Characterization in Salt Marsh and Submerged Habitats in Coastal North Carolina (2008) NOAA’s Marine Debris Program project investigates the current spatial and temporal distribution of marine debris, accumulation rates, and environmental impacts in coastal salt marshes and sub-tidal habitats near Beaufort, NC using surveys, mapping, and collections.
Marine Debris Characterization in Salt Marsh and Submerged Habitats in Coastal North Carolina (2008) NOAA’s Marine Debris Program project investigates the current spatial and temporal distribution of marine debris, accumulation rates, and environmental impacts in coastal salt marshes and sub-tidal habitats near Beaufort, NC using surveys, mapping, and collections.
Recovery and subsequent Disposal of Ghost Black Sea Bass Traps in the U.S. South Atlantic Fishery Management Area
(2007)
NOAA’s Marine Debris Program project employs towed video and recovery divers to undertake systematic trap removal using a statistically sound survey design.
North Carolina Big Sweep (ongoing) Non-profit collaboration of all county coordinators for International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) and other cleanup events in NC.

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