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Articles by Leda Cunningham
Clear-Not Just Clean-Water Matters for North Carolina's Coast
Seagrasses and other underwater plants, known as submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), grow only in shallow estuarine waters rather than in deep water. Like plants on land, these marine flora—which provide critical habitat for economically important fish species and help protect coastlines and communities from shoreline erosion—need sunlight to grow.
North Carolina Approves Updated Coastal Habitat Plan-A Win for Nature, Communities
Framework sets new standard, emphasizing water quality and its link to a healthy future Article November 19, 2021 By: Leda Cunningham Read time: Share Read Mode Navigate to: North Carolina Approves Updated Coastal Habitat Plan—A Win for Nature, Communities North Carolina’s coastal ecosystems, wildlife, and communities got a big boost Nov. 19 when the state’s Marine Fisheries Commission approved an update to its Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (CHPP).
Seafood, Seagrass, and Storms: North Carolina Plan Would Protect Coast-and Livelihoods
Bordered in part by a thin chain of barrier islands—the Outer Banks—the sounds, shorelines, and marshes of North Carolina’s coast form one of the largest estuary systems in the country. The seagrass found in its vast underwater meadows is unusually diverse, consisting of species found to the south and the north, but nowhere else together. The coast is also home to a wide array of wildlife that depends on this habitat year-round.
North Carolina's Latest 'Oyster Blueprint' Is a Model Within-and Outside-the State
Article August 5, 2021 Share Read Mode North Carolina’s Latest ‘Oyster Blueprint’ Is a Model Within—and Outside—the State Hurricane season is on the minds of many along the North Carolina coast; the humble oyster, probably, is not. But, as it turns out, there’s a link between hurricanes and oysters. The danger, damage, and disruption from storm surge and flooding often lead coastal residents to think about strengthening and reinforcing their property—and making plans to stay safe.
NC - North Carolina’s Latest ‘Oyster Blueprint’ Is a Model Within-and Outside-the State
A commercial oyster harvester works in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway near Masonboro Island in North Carolina. The latest “Oyster Blueprint” is a roadmap for how the state can increase its oyster populations, with both economic and ecological benefits. Hurricane season is on the minds of many along the North Carolina coast; the humble oyster, probably, is not. But, as it turns out, there’s a link between hurricanes and oysters.
Citizen Science Increasingly Informs Ocean Expertise and Policy
Journal article, with Pew co-author, suggests how to boost public engagement in conservation research Article May 6, 2021 Share Read Mode Citizen Science Increasingly Informs Ocean Expertise—and Policy At The Pew Charitable Trusts, we’ve long believed that decisions about how to protect and manage natural resources—from marine fish and coastal wetlands to rivers and terrestrial forests—should be based on peer-reviewed science and other credible evidence.
Citizen Science Increasingly Informs Ocean Expertise-and Policy
Journal article, with Pew co-author, suggests how to boost public engagement in conservation research Article May 6, 2021 By: Leda Cunningham & Jim Palardy Read time: Projects: Conserving Marine Life in the United States & Conservation Science Share Read Mode Navigate to: Citizen Science Increasingly Informs Ocean Expertise—and Policy At The Pew Charitable Trusts, we’ve long believed that decisions about how to protect and manage natural resources—from marine fish and coastal wetlands to...
Pew Joins Projects to Boost US Military Base Resiliency Through Conservation
Defense Department funds oyster reef and shoreline restoration in Virginia and North Carolina Article November 18, 2020 Share Read Mode Pew Joins Projects to Boost U.S. Military Base Resiliency Through Conservation Coastal military installations in the U.S. face serious threats from unconventional adversaries—sea level rise, coastal erosion, and more frequent and powerful storms—that can limit training and functionality, and compromise troop safety.
New Rule Will Help Fish Survive Catch and Release
Fishermen must carry tool to help snapper and grouper return to depths and recover from rapid pressure changes Article June 12, 2020 Share Read Mode New Rule Will Help Fish Survive Catch and Release Every day, many deep-dwelling fish die after being caught and released because their internal organs are damaged by the rapid pressure changes during the ascent to the surface. The condition is similar to the bends, which scuba divers can experience when ascending too quickly.
New Rule Could Help Fish Beat the Bends
With special tool, snapper and grouper can survive pressure changes after catch and release Article September 20, 2019 Share Read Mode New Rule Could Help Fish Beat the Bends Some deep-dwelling ocean fish now have a better chance at surviving being caught and released in Southeast waters.
Simple Tool Could Reduce Deaths of Deep-Dwelling Fish After Release
Millions of deep-dwelling ocean fish that are caught and released die each year from the rapid pressure changes they undergo when they are hauled to the surface—a loss that is harming the health of some fish populations. Now there’s a simple, affordable, and reusable device that can help fish survive their trip to the surface and back, and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting public hearings on the topic this month.
Pew Launches Efforts to Protect, Restore Oyster and Seagrass Habitats
Conservation of East Coast, Gulf of Mexico ecosystems offers benefits far beyond shore Article March 5, 2019 Share Read Mode Pew Launches Efforts to Protect, Restore Oyster and Seagrass Habitats Over the past decade, The Pew Charitable Trusts’ U.S. marine conservation team has advocated for an ecosystem-based perspective in fisheries management—one founded on science and on advancing the public interest.
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