Prescribed burns, such as this one in Bladen County to restore a longleaf pine forest, take careful planning and keeping an eye on the weather.
Our Coast: The Coastal Fire Forest
Just as water is important to a rain forest, fire is paradoxically the ingredient of life to our coastal forests and all the animals and plants that live there. We spend a couple of days explaining the importance of fire and describing our attempts to mimic it.
Research Efforts Take Flight with Drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles or drones offer area scientists new possibilities for research in otherwise hard-to-reach areas and difficult marine environments.
Our Coast’s Food: Fried Fish
In the last of two parts on how to fry fish we bring you the essentials for success and a few recipes.
Simple Secrets of Carolina Fried Fish
Summer is fish-frying time. Frying seafood may seem simple but these coastal chefs share their secrets: fresh fish, light breading, simple seasoning and hot oil.