Barnstable: Welcome to the Napa Valley of Oysters!
One of the best parts about working in the oyster industry is that you’ll naturally find yourself in scenic, postcard-perfect coastal inlets and rustic seaside towns.
One of the best parts about working in the oyster industry is that you’ll naturally find yourself in scenic, postcard-perfect coastal inlets and rustic seaside towns.
Read MoreAn Oyster Grows in Greenport
We visited Little Creek Oyster Farm’s sparkling new U-Shuck market, cruised around Greenport Harbor with Captain Dave of the Glory, and visited Widow’s Hole to see one of Long Island’s most eminent oyster farms.
We visited Little Creek Oyster Farm’s sparkling new U-Shuck market, cruised around Greenport Harbor with Captain Dave of the Glory, and visited Widow’s Hole to see one of Long Island’s most eminent oyster farms.
Read MoreAn Oyster Hatchery Grows in New York City
The Billion Oyster Project and Harbor School is headquartered on Governor’s Island, where New York City’s first and foremost oyster hatchery is located.
The Billion Oyster Project and Harbor School is headquartered on Governor’s Island, where New York City’s first and foremost oyster hatchery is located.
Read MoreHow many oysters survived through the winter?
Read MoreOyster Garden: The Numbers Are In
I’m not sure what the mortality rate for oysters normally is, but having half of them die in just 6 months seems pretty severe!
I’m not sure what the mortality rate for oysters normally is, but having half of them die in just 6 months seems pretty severe!
Read MoreForty North Oyster Farm: Surviving and Thriving Post-Hurricane Sandy
In the fall of 2012, Forty North Oyster Farm had just begun planting their first crop of oysters. Mere days later, Hurricane Sandy hit the Eastern seaboard, destroying coastal towns and remaking the shoreline.
In the fall of 2012, Forty North Oyster Farm had just begun planting their first crop of oysters. Mere days later, Hurricane Sandy hit the Eastern seaboard, destroying coastal towns and remaking the shoreline.
Read MoreOyster Garden Tales: A Cage Full of Worms
Was it some sort of underwater mold or a sponge? An aquatic leopard? An evil spotted slime? Was it toxic or dangerous to touch?
Was it some sort of underwater mold or a sponge? An aquatic leopard? An evil spotted slime? Was it toxic or dangerous to touch?
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