Estuarine Benthic Habitat Mapping Areas (Iteration 2)

GOAL - To survey, evaluate and map North Carolina's shellfish habitat to provide a more comprehensive fisheries management scheme. OBJECTIVES - 1) To summarize existing shellfish information and evaluate shellfish producing habitat based on environmental and utilization criteria. 2) To survey shellfish habitats to obtain baseline data and production potential information. 3) To define and delineate existing and potential shellfish habitat through a series of resource maps. 4) To provide for better utilization of estuarine resources through improved information for management and increased public awareness.