Shellfish Leases and Harvest Closures Along the North Carolina Coast

This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for shellfish mariculture. It covers how shellfish are grown in North Carolina, how shellfish leases work, what constitutes a shellfish growing area and shellfish harvest closure, and the process for reopening after a closure.

NC State Extension Publications Browse by Category: Local Foods

NC State Extension Publications Browse by Category: Local Foods

Farming Under Water

NC State Extension Publications Browse by Category: Soil, Water & Air

Alternative Oyster Culture

Constructing a Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance

Scientist, fisherman team up to restore shellfish habitat, News

Bay scallop season now open in Core Sound (2022) - Carolina Sportsman

The Economic Impact of North Carolina's Shellfish Mariculture Industry

Farmer, the World May Not Be Your Oyster - resilience

Shellfish NC State Extension

Shellfish NC State Extension