Protecting Alabama's Seafood Capital

The Nature Conservancy is working to protect an Alabama harbor famous for its marsh habitat, tidal creeks, oyster habitats, and more.

Learn how The Nature Conservancy (TNC) protects the lands & waters on which all life depends. Impacting conservation in 72 countries & territories, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective & wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.

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April 20, 2021

By: The Nature Conservancy

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Shrimping boat along the Alabama Gulf Coast near the historic fishing community of Bayou La Batre. In 2009, The Nature Conservancy received a $2.9 million NOAA-ARRA grant to restore a total of three acres of oyster reefs along Coffee Island and Alabama Port.

Black skimmers along Alabama's Gulf Coast near Bayou La Batre.

Northern Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Coffee Island in Portersville Bay, AL.

Nearly 400 volunteers came out to Mobile Bay in Alabama to help restore the Gulf of Mexico. During the course of this weekend event, the volunteers worked alongside Conservancy scientists and partners to construct the first quarter-mile of oyster reef as part of the 100-1000: Restore Coastal Alabama project.

Spearheaded by The Nature Conservancy, Alabama Coastal Foundation, Mobile Baykeeper and The Ocean Foundation, the 100-1000 project aims to build 100 miles of oyster reefs and grow 1,000 acres of marsh and sea grass.