The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.

If granted, the project will see the construction of a native oyster reef, which will involve deploying artificial reef structures and “cultch” to the seabed. The idea behind the project ...

"The completion of this reef is an important step in the implementation of the Cape Fear River Oyster Pathway,” said Ted Wilgis, a coastal scientist with the federation, in a release ...

the researchers found that these novel oyster reefs generally benefited biodiversity, including fisheries-targeted species, but also other non-native species and declared marine pests.

The NC Artificial Reef Program has completed the construction of an artificial oyster reef, according to a social media post from the NC Division of Marine Fisheries. The 5-acre reef’s completion now ...

If granted, the project will see the construction of a native oyster reef, which will involve deploying artificial reef ...