An official website of the United States government. The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries maintains 42 ocean artificial reefs and 22 estuarine reefs, 15 of which serve as oyster sanctuaries.
Aquaculture application: Useful to visualize existing oyster sanctuary locations and other artificial habitats that would accommodate aquaculture planning.
Contributing Partners: NCDEQ
NCCOS delivers ecosystem science solutions for stewardship of the nation’s ocean and coastal resources to sustain thriving coastal communities and economies.
Website Owner: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
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