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Environment
5:00 am
Mon December 12, 2011

Another Wave of Pelican Deaths Hits the Coast

Credit Toni O'Neil
Injured pelican

Dead and injured pelicans are washing up on North Carolina shores. Around 20 dead birds were found on North Topsail Beach earlier this month. Many had severely broken wings.

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Environment
4:05 pm
Mon November 21, 2011

Invasive Shrimp Species on the Rise in NC

Credit James Morris/NOAA
Asian Tiger Shrimp

Scientists are keeping a close eye on North Carolina's shrimp population as fishermen see more of an invasive species known as tiger shrimp. Fishermen have reported catching more than 200 this season. That's up from an average of 10 to 20 since 2008. James Morris is an ecologist with NOAA's Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research in Beaufort. He says more tiger shrimp could mean a smaller catch for North Carolina's traditional shrimpers.

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