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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong>
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\nWhitney Knollenberg, whitney_knollenberg@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/em>
\nJane Harrison, jane_harrison@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How do North Carolina shellfish fit into your travel plans? A team of researchers wants to know \u2014 and is hoping you\u2019ll answer through a new survey<\/a>. The results will help improve the North Carolina Oyster Trail<\/a>, which connects tourists with local businesses and other sites of interest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe survey will gather information on the types of oyster-related activities visitors would participate in; how they would learn about these activities; and their general travel behaviors,\u201d says team leader Whitney Knollenberg, of NC State University\u2019s Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management.<\/p>\n

Once they have the results, the team will see how well existing businesses, nonprofits, and activities meet tourism demand.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor example, say that a lot of respondents want to attend seafood festivals, or they\u2019re willing to travel a long distance to take a shellfish farm tour. Ideally, there would be ample opportunities for them to choose from,\u201d says Knollenberg. \u201cOnce we understand what visitors want, we can help businesses serve them.\u201d<\/p>\n

The researchers will apply their findings to enhancing the NC Oyster Trail, a network of oyster growers, seafood restaurants and retailers, and coastal education sites. Since debuting in May 2020, more than 40 members have joined the trail, which is administered by North Carolina Sea Grant and the North Carolina Coastal Federation<\/a> in partnership with the North Carolina Shellfish Growers Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ultimate goal of the trail is to bolster the coastal economy while fostering appreciation for local seafood and culture,\u201d says Jane Harrison, N.C. Sea Grant\u2019s coastal economics specialist and a member of the research team. \u201cThe survey results will help inform how we plan for the trail\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The study is funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and also includes Emily Yeager from East Carolina University, Carla Barbieri of NC State, and Sea Grant\u2019s Julie Leibach. To take the survey, visit go.ncsu.edu\/ncoystersurvey<\/a>. It will be open to respondents through Feb. 28.<\/p>\n

Those who complete the survey have a chance to win free home delivery of 50 oysters from Oysters Carolina, based on Harkers Island.<\/p>\n

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