Oyster Reefs of Maryland and Virginia
This page provides information and links for oyster
reefs in Maryland and Virginia waters.
Oyster reefs are important structures in the Chesapeake Bay and coastal areas
of Maryland and Virginia. Anglers benefit by oyster reef restoration in
multiple ways. First and foremost is the vital role in bay water quality that
stands to be attained by oyster restoration. Secondly is the drastic
improvements in habitat that the oyster reef structures provide. Oyster reefs
typically mean an abundance of baitfish and other organisms which in turn
attract larger fish.
Artificial Reefs
Maryland and Virginia Artificial Reef
and Oyster Reef Locations
Maryland and Virginia Artificial
Reef and Oyster Reef Descriptions
Man-made Reef Bears Native Oysters
The Blackfish Banks Artificial Reef
The Crisfield Artificial
Reef
The Somerset Oyster
Santuary
Virginia's
Artificial Reefs
The Ocean City Reef Foundation-An important piece to
the fisheries puzzle
Recent Improvements of Live Bottom Habitats in the DelMarVa Region of the Mid-Atlantic Bight
Oyster reef and Oyster Research Links
Chesapeake Bay foundation- Help Build Living Oyster Reefs
Maryland Reef Ball Projects
Maryland DNR Oyster page
Maryland DNR Oyster
Restoration in MD
NOAA MD Sea Grant-Oysters
and the Chesapeake
NOAA Chesapeake
Bay Office-Oyster Reefs
MD Sea Grant-Restoring
Oysters tn the Chesapeake Bay
Assateague Coastal Trust
Virginia Oyster
Heritage Program
Virginia Oyster
Heritage Program-Reef Sites in Virginia's Coastal Zone
VIMS
Restoration Programs: Oyster Reefs
VIMS Oyster Reef
Habitat Restoration Overview
Historical Highlights of the
VMRC
A Historical Background for Oyster Landings in MD 1916-1998
Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association
Oyster Gardening - for
Restoration and Education
Oyster Recovery Partnership
www.magothyriver.org Oyster Restoration
Oyster Reefs:
Key to Restoring Bay Grasses?
Aquatic Reef Restoration
Artificial Reef Scientific Resources
Artificial Reef Construction Overview
Related links
Chincoteague Oysters