Oyster Shell Recycling Toolkit
Our native eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is one of the most important species in our estuaries. Oysters benefit North Carolina’s coastal ecology and economy. They filter water, provide food for…
Cedar Island Oyster Sanctuary
Cedar Island Sanctuary Overview: It is located in the Pamlico Sound near Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge. It creates over 15 acres of protected oyster reef. It will be built…
Wanchese Demonstration Oyster Lease
The Coastal Federation’s half-acre demonstration oyster lease (also known as an oyster farm) is located in Broad Creek, near their Wanchese office. The Federation uses this demonstration site to educate…
Ramping Up Programs to Help Oyster Farmers
In an unprecedented display of bipartisanship, the General Assembly passed SB 648 in 2019 adopting many of the strategy’s recommendations. The bill recognized the potential economic value of shellfish aquaculture…
Building Mariculture Public Infrastructure
With support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Coastal Federation has completed a feasibility study to determine the key logistical needs of the shellfish industry. The focus was to…
Hatteras Island Oyster Roast
The Coastal Federation has hosted the Hatteras Island Oyster Roast since 2014 in Hatteras Village, a special event that promotes local seafood and culture. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has…
Restaurant to Reef Program
Restaurant List: Restoration: Environmental and Economic benefits: History: How Restaurant to Reef Works: Marketing and Promotion: Restaurants participating in the Coastal Federation’s Restaurant to Reef Oyster Shell Recycling Program, receive…
Oyster Shell Recycling Program
Oyster Shell Recycling Program Why Recycle Shells? Oyster reefs are needed in our sounds. Shells are used to build or restore oyster reefs. Baby oysters attach to reefs and grow…
Strategic Plan for Shellfish Aquaculture
Learn more State of the Oyster: 2018 Progress Report The Oyster Restoration and Protection Plan for North Carolina: A Blueprint for Action 2021-2025 NCOysters.org North Carolina Shellfish Mariculture Plan: 2017-2018 Plan Development…
Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary
The Coastal Federation launched the 50 Million Oyster Initiative in 2017, with the goal of establishing 50 acres of new oyster habitat which would support 50 million oysters in the…
