Traditionally, oysters were scraped or tonged off the bottom of a body of water from oyster beds. Due to over-harvesting and disease, many of the natural populations in the Chesapeake Bay have been destroyed. Our oysters are grown from seed (1/8”) to market-size (3" plus) in trays in the water. This method allows us to produce a healthy, clean oyster by growing it up off of the bottom.

We currently grow 1.5 million native Chesapeake Bay oysters per year. We strive to farm oysters in a manner that is environmentally friendly as well as aesthetically pleasing and which can be duplicated throughout the Bay. We also are committed to providing equipment, products, and support to help others start and run their own oyster aquaculture operations.

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