OysterReef
Oyster reefs provide wave attenuation, improve water quality and provide exceptional habitat for
numerous fishes and invertebrates.
Oysters in Hand
Oysters were once iconic part of the Pamlico Sound; we are working to restore reefs for their natural benefits: wave attenuation, water quality improvement, as well as the exceptional habitat these structures provide for fish and invertebrates. Photo: Aaron McCall/TNC
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Example Living Shoreline project completed by NOAA on Pivers Island, Beaufort, NC.
