The Economic Times

North Carolina created a 75-acre oyster sanctuary near Cedar Island using limestone marl and crushed concrete; the reef is designed to support oyster populations

Cedar Island has implemented an oyster reef restoration project aimed at enhancing environmental conditions in the Pamlico Sound. This restoration involves carefully placing materials to support the growth of oyster populations and improve water quality. Researchers conducted a study to determine the optimal location for the reef based on scientific data. Despite the success of this 75-acre project, oyster reefs have severely declined along the US coast.