Saturday, November 26, 2005
NC Under Pier Oyster Program
 In 2004 the North Carolina General Assembly created the Under Pier Oyster Culture Program to allow NC citizens with piers and docks on the coast to grow up to 90 square feet of oysters for personal consumption. This program is run by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries and NC Sea Grant and is a great way to grow your own fresh oysters and help purify the state's coastal waters (oysters are one of nature's check and balances to keep the water free of minor pollutants). Permits are just now becoming available and everyone we've spoken to is excited about signing up. The link to the NCDMF site below includes information on permits, how to build your own oyster growing cage, and tips for successful oyster cultivation. They also include great info on where to find the right oyster seed stock to get started. Best of all the program will help researchers learn how to improve North Carolina's wild oyster population. Get your permit today and you can help improve the state's water quality, contribute to important research, and provide yourself with a delicious oyster harvest right under your own pier.NC Oyster Cultivation Permits and Info from the NCDMF Archive Link 0 Comments Tell a Friend |
