Susan Fulcher Hill, a native of Williston with biology and food science degrees, and her husband, Robert, have launched an oyster hatchery in the former Willis Brothers Seafood building.
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NC to Join NOAA Effort Promoting Shellfish
State and federal officials and other stakeholders are set to unveil Thursday North Carolina’s component in a national plan to promote the social, economic and environmental importance of shellfish.
Oyster Reef Balls Deployed in Wanchese
Total Marine Services deployed 25 oyster reef balls along the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s northeast office in Wanchese shoreline last week to make new oyster habitat.
NOAA OKs New Funds for Oyster Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recommended $950,000 for continued work on the Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary to expand the 25-acre project to almost 40 acres in 2019.
Blueprint Employs Oysters’ Restorative Ability
In the final installment of our special report on the Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint for restoring and protecting the river’s coastal area, oysters play an important role.
Blueprint: Water Quality, Living Shorelines
In the second installment of our series on the Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint, we explain the plan’s goals and strategies for protecting the river’s vulnerable natural resources.
Budget Marks $1.4 Million for Oyster Work
Coastal advocates and shellfish growers say communities in the east will benefit from funding for oyster sanctuaries and restoration projects included in the state budget compromise announced this week.
Oyster Workshop: A Meeting of the Minds
Experts gathered in Beaufort to talk about the best ways to restore and enhance North Carolina’s oyster populations and water quality.
It’s Oyster Time and a Good Time Is Expected
The oyster season opens today along the N.C. coast and another good year is expected. No diseases and efforts to restore oyster beds and recycle shells for new reefs have contributed to the rebound.
Students Get Dirty for Oysters, Clean Water
Students at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington braved nasty weather last week to get their hands dirty and help create cleaner waters and a more stable shoreline at Oak Island.
