A Living Shoreline is a nature based solution for shoreline erosion management. This technique uses natural materials such as oyster shells, granite rock or marsh plantings to work with nature in buffering the shoreline. This helps to prevent erosion, builds habitat for wildlife, and improves water quality. 

Funding for the Living Shoreline Academy at Carteret Community College is through the U.S. Coastal Research Program in partnership with East Carolina State University and N.C. Sea Grant.