Oyster reef restoration, Bird Shoals, Back Sound, North Carolina (Powers 2009)
OPP-38T0JBpermanent identifier · cite as oceanportfolio.org/p/OPP-38T0JB
Completed (successful/maintained)- Country
- USA
Goal
Technique: Deployment of natural oyster reef substrate No-harvest sanctuary (intertidal reef) included only natural oyster reefs protected for at least the last 30 years by continuous closure based on water-quality concerns arising from the proximity to a municipal wastewater discharge. Sancuary was created in 1968 and contained multiple natural reefs of varying sizes. Densities of live oysters were estimated for a quadrad of 0.25 m² and 15 cm reef depth. Construction ma No spatial extent reported. Reported project duration 34,0 year(s). Average survival 100,0% as reported.
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Recorded result
No result recorded yet. A result is recorded when the project moves to Paused, Completed or Discontinued.
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