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Arctic Coastal Lagoons of Cape Krusenstern National Monument : Subsistence, Ecosystem Characterization, and Management
(East Carolina University, 2012)The main objective of this research was to provide baseline water quality and species data for the five coastal lagoons in Cape Krusenstern National Monument (CAKR). Coastal lagoons are habitat for fish species that are ... -
Beyond the Waters' Edge: Complexity and Conservation Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage by Public Agencies in North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-29)This study used a mixed methods case study approach to investigate the nature and behavior of the system in North Carolina within which managers in its public agency for Archives and History have implemented public policy ... -
Cultural Heritage and Coastal Resiliency: An Assessment of Archaeological Sites in North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)Climate change is impacting archaeological sites on North Carolina’s coast. Sea-level rise and landscape inundation are often emphasized as the primary threat to cultural heritage from climate change; erosion is identified ... -
Cultural Heritage and Coastal Resiliency: An Assessment of Archaeological Sites in North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-19)Climate change is impacting archaeological sites on North Carolina's coast. Sea-level rise and landscape inundation are often emphasized as the primary threat to cultural heritage from climate change; erosion is identified ... -
Decisions Under Duress: Influences on Official Decision Making During Superstorm Sandy
(East Carolina University, 2015-12-08)During impending storms, emergency managers and politicians are tasked with the difficult decision of whether or not to issue evacuation orders for their area. This study uses Superstorm Sandy as a case study and investigates ... -
Delination of Coastal Shark Habitat within North Carolina Waters Using Acoustic Telemetry, Fisher-Independent Surveys, and Local Ecological Knowledge
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)Knowledge of shark habitat preferences and use patterns is important to effectively manage shark fisheries and account for interactions between sharks and species targeted by other fishery management or conservation efforts. ... -
Fish in Waterfowl Habitat: Managing National Wildlife Refuges for Multiple Purposes using Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge as a Model
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)Anadromous river herring (including Blueback Herring Alosa aestivalis and Alewife Alosa pseudoharengus) spend most of their lives at sea but migrate to freshwater systems during the spring to spawn. The spawning success ... -
Fishers’ Perceptions of Ciguatoxin Fish Poisoning and Modeling Biomagnification of Ciguatoxin in the Trophic Dynamics of Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems
(East Carolina University, 2021-01-15)Ciguatoxin fish poisoning (CFP) is caused by the consumption of tropical and subtropical fishes and other marine species with high levels of ciguatoxin (CTX) in their tissues. CTX is a polycyclic neurotoxin produced by ... -
From Dunes to Shelf Deposits: A Multidisciplinary Investigation of Coastal Sand Management in North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)Coastlines around the world are environmentally and economically crucial to society but are being threatened by storms, sea-level rise and erosion. Beach nourishment is a widely used shoreline stabilization strategy that ... -
Getting Our Ducks In A Row : An Analysis Of Waterfowl Management Within The Atlantic Coast Joint Venture
(East Carolina University, 2013)The purpose of this dissertation was to identify management strategies used for waterfowl management and the perceived effectiveness of these strategies at coastal sites within the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture. This was ... -
GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION OF HOMES TO REDUCE FLOOD DAMAGE, HOUSEHOLD WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ACQUISITION POLICY
(East Carolina University, 8/5/2020)Studies show that a relatively small proportion of properties are responsible for a large proportion of the National Flood Insurance Program's claims. While several household-level flood risk mitigation measures exist to ... -
Incorporating Migration and Local Movement Patterns into Management Strategies for Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias)
(East Carolina University, 2015-12-15)The overall purpose of this dissertation is to increase understanding of migration and movement behaviors associated with a highly migratory elasmobranch species. In particular, I seek to determine whether sufficient ... -
Integrative Complexity of Coastal Resources Management: Examining Tradeoffs Between Ecosystem Protection and Resource Use
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)The management dilemma of use versus protection is a complex issue, and like most complex issues, it does not lend itself to a simple or simplistic solution. This dissertation research examined the connection between ... -
Is this Ship Covered?: The Intersection of Law, Geography, and Management of Sunken Military Craft
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)The legal framework protecting historic shipwrecks and other underwater cultural heritage in the United States is largely fragmented and not always effective. Factors that may influence the legal protection afforded a ... -
Managing for Self-Organization in a Changing World : Societal Responses to Shoreline Change
(East Carolina University, 2012)Catastrophic, episodic natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes along with slower long-term natural processes such as erosion and sea level rise can have severe effects on the structure and function of human ... -
Nutrient contributions from septic systems in nutrient-sensitive watersheds: Quantifying nutrient inputs, reduction methods, and economic feasibility
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-30)Eutrophication of surface waters is a global issue threatening aquatic ecosystems and recreational opportunities. Nutrient management strategies exist to reduce nutrient inputs from various sources; however, septic systems ... -
On a Sea of Sand: A Comparative Analysis of the Challenges to Beached Wreck Site Stability and Management
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)The archaeological remains of ships in the beach zone are part of a complex and dynamic system, being periodically exposed and reburied, they vary between being both visible and frequently forgotten features of the physical ... -
PERSPECTIVES ON WATER MANAGEMENT FROM LOCAL WATER DECISION MAKERS IN A COASTAL REGION
(East Carolina University, 2023-01-05)The effects of climate change are already apparent in eastern North Carolina. Higher than average global temperatures have been implicated in more extreme weather events, with more frequent and intense storms and prolonged ... -
Re-evaluation of coastal cultural heritage resources : case study of North Carolina southeastern coastal region
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)Humans have had a long history of interconnectedness with the sea and ocean due to the use of natural resources available in the coastal areas. These interactions have influenced the natural landscape and played a crucial ... -
Reanimating the Graveyard : Heritage Tourism Development of North Carolina Shipwrecks
(East Carolina University, 2009)The shipwrecks of the Graveyard of the Atlantic are a prime subject for heritage tourism development in North Carolina. Education about these irreplaceable cultural resources, and effective interpretation of them, is ...