Ben Wunderly is the Central Sites Manager of the NC Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve, Division of Coastal Management, NC Department of Environmental Quality, who on The Scoop Deck answers questions on his role and mission of his organization, why it matters locally, current challenges, educational opportunities, and how locals can get involved at the Rachel Carson Reserve. All hosted by Captain Mark. Please note, that Captain Mark's company, H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions has a Special Use Authorization permit from the Reseve to bring up to 6 passengers onto this beautiful barrier island protecting Beaufort, NC. And remember, "You Heard It Here First."

This week on The Scoop Deck Podcast, we talk with Congressman Dr. Greg Murphy. We cover key issues impacting the Crystal Coast,including commercial and recreational fishing, hurricane preparedness, housing, affordability, proposed cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service, the Endangered Species Act, and the balance between hog farm water pollution and the "transfarmation" from animal to vegetable agriculture.

This week's featured guest is Jim Browder, Executive Director of the Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority in North Carolina speaking with Captain Mark of H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions located in Morehead City, NC.

Featured guest Christine Brin is the Associate Education Curator at the NC Maritime Museum located in Beaufort, NC.