North Carolina has started an oyster shell recycling program. Apparently, baby oysters thrive when they attach themselves to hard surfaces and their favorite hard surface is other shells. NC is trying to revive the declining oyster population.
A pile of oyster shells placed in the right spot will produce more oysters and attract other beneficial organisms such as algae, worms, crabs, minnows and fish to the area. One person may not have enough shells to create one of these oyster reefs. However, if many people contribute shells, scientists will be able to build large reefs in areas known to be prime oyster territory. Some of the species attracted to oyster reefs include mussels, shrimp, speckled trout, striped bass, turtles and flounder.
On Hatteras Island, there are three recycling drop-off locations. In Avon, head to Village Grocery. If you're facing the entrance to the store, the recycling bin is to the right. In Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo, the drop-off location is the Recycling Center, Rodanthe Harbor (Myrna Peters Rd.) In Hatteras Village, go to Burrus Red & White (intersection of Hwy 12 and Kanlar Rd.)
There are additional recycling locations in Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Wanchese and other counties in NC. For more information, visit http://www.ncdmf.net/shellfish/recycle1.htm. - Shelby Kinnaird
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