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3,500 Crabpots Removed From Local Waterways

Chris Hannant Photography

Nearly 3,500 crab pots were removed from North Carolina coastal waters during a one and a half week cleanup effort.  A fleet of boats and more than 70 local commercial fisherpeople collected the derelict crab pots and fishing gear from internal coastal waters along the entire North Carolina coast from January 17 to the 27th.  The marine debris was lost during severe weather events.  If left in the water, the crab pots and fishing gear can create hazards for boaters and wildlife.  The Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, led by the North Carolina Coastal Federation with $100,000 from the State General Assembly, started in 2014 as a way to create work opportunities for commercial fisherpeople during a slower time of the year due to colder waters and the multi-week crabbing closure.  

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.