Who We AreNorth Carolina Marine & Estuary Foundation
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.
Mission
Build world-class fisheries & thriving coastal economies
Vision
See our state become the country’s premier fishing destination
Values
The North Carolina Marine & Estuary Foundation is guided by core values that drive our mission to protect, restore, and enhance coastal fisheries. Through education, science, and collaboration, we’re shaping a sustainable future for North Carolina’s coast.
Collaboration & Innovation
Science & Research
Education & Advocacy
Our Projects
Our education, research, and restoration initiatives, spanning conservation efforts to innovative technological solutions, are committed to securing a prolific and prosperous future for eastern North Carolina and its public-trust resources.
Our Impact
From restoring striped bass populations to tracking red drum migrations and improving coastal access, our impact spans conservation, science, and community.
Red Drum
Striped Bass