Record #:

34798

Author(s):

Costantini, Danielle

Abstract:

In 2017, a new shoal emerged off the coast of the Outer Banks. It was named Shelly Island due to the abundance of seashells found on the shore. This island existed for one year until changing currents, winds, and waves caused it to reattach itself back to Cape Point.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. 2 Issue , Spring 2018, p, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina Sea Grant; Outer Banks