Record #:

19107

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

In Brunswick County, 85 percent of shellfish waters are closed due to pollution from sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, farming, construction and industry. Many long-time shellfishers are hanging up their equipment for good.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. 7 Issue 3, Mar 1980, p4 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shellfish fisheries--Brunswick County; Water pollution--Brunswick County