Oyster reef restoration, Neuse River deep, North Carolina (Powers 2009)
OPP-EQYT7Rpermanent identifier · cite as oceanportfolio.org/p/OPP-EQYT7R
Completed (successful/maintained)- Country
- USA
Goal
Technique: Deployment of dead oyster shell as substrate No-harvest sanctuary was created in 1993 and consisted of 12 high-relief (2 m tall, 33-38 m2 in area) and 12 low-relief reefs (1 m tall, 16-20 m2 in area). The reefs were protected subtidal reefs. Densities of live oysters were estimated for a quadrad of 0.25 m² and 15 cm reef depth. Construction material: dead oyster shell. No spatial extent reported. Reported project duration 9,0 year(s). Average survival 37,5% as reported.
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Recorded result
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