aquaculture

Sep 25, 2023

Shellebrate NC Oyster Month in October

"Shellebrate" North Carolina Oyster Month all October long with a wide range of activities spanning our state. Connect with local oyster growers and harvesters, enjoy seafood restaurants, markets, and festivals, and support coastal conservation and education organizations as we kick off the start of the wild-caught oyster season.

Apr 19, 2023

North Carolina Oyster Summit Set for May 9-10

The 2023 North Carolina Oyster Summit will be May 9 and 10 at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh. North Carolina Sea Grant is among sponsors for the summit that brings together oyster researchers, managers, growers, harvesters, restaurateurs, restoration practitioners, state legislators, educators and others. 

Oct 11, 2022

StriperHub to Receive Over $1.4 Million in Funding to Grow Striped Bass Aquaculture Program

The StriperHub team lead by NC Sea Grant and NC State University will expand its striped bass aquaculture research and outreach with $1.4 million in additional funding.

Aug 30, 2021

NC Sea Grant Expands Work with Seafood and Aquaculture Industries

NC Sea Grant is helping the seafood industry’s economic recovery from the impacts of the global COVID pandemic. Two new projects were among those announced by the National Sea Grant program in August 2021.

Jun 3, 2021

Registration Opens for the Summer Shellfish Farming Academy

Carteret Community College is once again offering the Shellfish Farming Academy. This summer’s course covers shellfish farming techniques and strategies, as well as how to obtain a shellfish lease and start a business in North Carolina.