New Hampshire has closed 20 acres of Great Bay to shellfish harvesting for five years starting November 1, protecting two oyster restoration sites as scientists work to rebuild reef habitat near Nannie Island
- (Image credit: atlanticfishhabitat.org)Oyster reefs play a crucial role in supporting underwater ecosystems, providing shelter to marine species while also maintaining the quality of the surrounding water.
- In New Hampshire’s Great Bay, efforts to restore these reefs have been announced in recognition of their importance.
- On October 29, 2026, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department announced that 20 acres of Great Bay would be closed to shellfish harvesting from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031.
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- (Image credit: atlanticfishhabitat.org)Oyster reefs play a crucial role in supporting underwater ecosystems, providing shelter to marine species while also maintaining the quality of the surrounding water.
- In New Hampshire’s Great Bay, efforts to restore these reefs have been announced in recognition of their importance.
- On October 29, 2026, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department announced that 20 acres of Great Bay would be closed to shellfish harvesting from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031.
Sources: Times of India