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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

Living shorelines are a more natural way to stabilize shorelines. Scientists are assessing the effectiveness of various approaches

person walks next to a uniformly wide oyster reefLiving shorelines are a more natural way to stabilize shorelines. NCCOS scientists are assisting NOAA Fisheries with evaluating the effectiveness of various living shoreline approaches in North Carolina. A recent survey assesses sediment deposited, oysters attached, and sea life surrounding the sills.