In the Gulf of Mexico, there are more than 600 natural oil seeps that leak between one and five million barrels of oil per year, equivalent to roughly 80,000 to 200,000 tonnes.
Programs. Start Smart currently offers eight different sports programs. Each program is designed to give participants an opportunity to develop their sports skills in a fun and safe environment while working and spending quality one-on-one time with their parent. All Start Smart programs feature age appropriate equipment and developmentally appropriate exercises.
While it ranks in the lower 50 percent of states for overall education, it ranks among the top four states for pre-kindergarten standards (Thrive in North Carolina). Smart Start and the North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program help provide high-quality day cares and schools within the state, too.