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New Calculator Helps Oyster Growers Measure the Water Quality Benefits of Farms

The new tool provides a science-based estimate of how much nitrogen oyster farms remove from local waterways. It generates a report that can be used in the aquaculture permitting process.
October 23, 2024 - Feature Story ,
"Oyster farms can improve water quality", a five step process in which nutrient runoff from land increases algae leading to environmental problems. Oysters eat the algae, and then farmers harvest oysters and plant new ones. Finally, excess nutrients are removed, leading to better water quality.

Celebrating Oysters During Oyster Week

It's Oyster Week 2024! We're celebrating by honoring one of our favorite shellfish all week with special features.
October 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Oyster reef (Credit: Adobe Stock) An oyster reef with lush greenery in the background. Credit: Adobe Stock

Meet Graduate Student Lauren Johnson and her Mentor, Dr. Carressa Gerald, Advocates for Oysters

With support from NOAA, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is funding research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Lauren Johnson and her mentor Dr. Carressa Gerald discuss their work at North Carolina Central University.
September 11, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Lauren Johnson, far right, and other students show off marine life they found on an NCCU field visit. (Credit: North Carolina Coastal Federation) Lauren Johnson, far right, and other students show off marine life they found on an NCCU field visit. (Credit: North Carolina Coastal Federation)

Meet Graduate Student Rebecca Ruiz, Who Uses Sound to See Underwater

With support from NOAA, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is funding research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Graduate Student Rebecca Ruiz is investigating the ecosystem benefits of oyster restoration.
September 09, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Rebecca Ruiz on a scientific dive in Bonaire (Credit: Rebecca Ruiz) Rebecca Ruiz on a scientific dive in Bonaire (Credit: Rebecca Ruiz)

North Carolina Oyster Restoration Project Trains the Next Generation of Marine Scientists

With support from NOAA, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is funding research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. They will study the benefits of oyster reef restoration and other marine science topics.
September 09, 2024 - Feature Story ,
North Carolina Central University students explore an estuary at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium with Rachel Bisesi, Education Coordinator for the North Carolina Coastal Federation. Credit: North Carolina Coastal Federation North Carolina Central University students explore an estuary at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium with Rachel Bisesi, Education Coordinator for the North Carolina Coastal Federation. Credit: North Carolina Coastal Federation

Sharing a Love of Teaching (and Oysters)

Teacher at Sea Alumni talks about teaching in Brooklyn and how he shares his passion for oysters with his students.
August 22, 2024 - Podcast ,
A man wearing a beanie and life jacket stands on a dock. Behind him are several boats, including a canoe. Teacher at Sea Roy Arezzo on a dock for a rowing race. Courtesy: Roy Arezzo

United Nations Endorses New “Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture”

NOAA provided scientific expertise on the guidelines, which will develop global aquaculture best practices.
July 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
A vessel lifts a seaweed line in a fjord in the Faroe Islands.

Ambitious Living Shoreline Project Combats Coastal Land Loss in South Carolina

With $6.8 million from NOAA, The Nature Conservancy will build a 2,000-foot-long living shoreline near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The organization will also help low-income landowners implement living shorelines on their properties.
July 01, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Volunteers building an oyster castle living shoreline reef near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (Photo: Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin/U.S. Marine Corps) Volunteers building an oyster castle living shoreline reef near Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (Photo: Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin/U.S. Marine Corps)

NOAA Fisheries and USDA's Agricultural Research Service to Breed Better Oysters

NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service cut the ribbon on the new Northeast Oyster Breeding Center on June 24, 2024, in Milford, Connecticut.
June 28, 2024 - Feature Story ,
A woman and 2 men cut a blue ribbon with 2 pairs of large scissors as a group of 2 women and 8 men look on.