New River Estuary Oyster Highway
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This project incorporates novel hard substrates, a stepping-stone siting approach, and community engagement to increase oyster population abundance, and resultant habitat and water quality related services, in the New River Estuary.
Counties Impacted:
- Onslow
The New River Estuary Oyster Highway is employing novel substrates and approaches to restore oyster populations in critical coastal waters. Through research and public engagement, we are attempting to improve water quality and bottom habitat in the New River Estuary, while also providing findings that can be exported to help restore oyster reef cover and function in other estuaries throughout the region."
-- Dr. F. Fodrie, Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
