Title: Coast watch
Identifier: coastwatch00uncs_19 (find matches)
Year: 1979 (1970s)
Authors: UNC Sea Grant College Program
Subjects: Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology
Publisher: (Raleigh, N. C. : UNC Sea Grant College Program)
Contributing Library: State Library of North Carolina
Digitizing Sponsor: North Carolina Digital Heritage Center

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Next door, the Key West Seafood Company — which serves South Florida seafood specialties — extends over the water near a dock with commercial fishing boats. Across the street, the old Ice House now is a restaurant, and there are a number of shops, including Dee Gee's Gifts and Books. In the next block, Captain Bill's, which is known for its conch chowder and seafood, extends out over the water. 'There have been a lot of changes on the waterfront since I came here 25 years ago," says John Poag, owner of Captain Bill's. "This place used to be a summer resort and open only during the summer season. Now, my restaurant is open year- round." The look of the waterfront also has changed. During the 1980s, the town of Morehead City obtained a Community Development Block grant to improve the appearance of the waterfront area. Subsequent grants, private investment and town monies have maintained a "forward movement" such that the town now has a new sea wall, underground utilities, brick paved walkways with planters along the waterfront and new docks, according to the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association Web site. Recently, the revitalization group applied for a federal grant to build public docks near the Jaycee Park. "There will be 10 boat slips available for the public," says Joanne Alpiser, the association director. The diversity of the area draws artists, restaurants and businesses, she says. At the same time, the waterfront offers a sense of history. And folks love to go to docks late in the day to watch the catch as it is brought in, she says. "This is a Morehead City ritual at sunset." □
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