Who We AreNorth Carolina Marine & Estuary Foundation

Founded by coastal business leaders in 2017, the North Carolina Marine & Estuary Foundation is driven by a shared commitment to revitalizing our marine and estuarine resources.

Revitalizing Eastern North Carolina's Fisheries

Founded in 2017, the North Carolina Marine & Estuary Foundation was formed by business leaders dedicated to supporting eastern North Carolina. Since its inception, the Foundation has earned recognition as an innovative nonprofit, developing forward-thinking initiatives to revitalize the marine and estuarine resources that have sustained North Carolina’s coastal communities for generations.

Our Mission

Build world-class fisheries and thriving coastal economies

Our Vision

See North Carolina become the country’s premier fishing destination

Our Projects

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