Food and Sustainability in the Outer Banks

In a majority of restaurants and grocery stores, the food is imported. Despite the open source of seafood, there is a desire for fish that is not native to the Outer Banks, causing a need for importing. Fortunately, there are now efforts being made to eat more locally and create a sustainable environment within the Outer Banks. The local commercial fishing industry formed a partnership called Outer Banks Catch, which provides local seafood to consumers. To help improve sustainability, eighty percent of the Outer Banks belongs to state parks, preserve or wildlife refuge. It is also the only East Coast destination banning the use of plastic bags.


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