Learn About Our Process
The journey of our oysters spans an 18-month cycle, from the time they are spawned in the hatchery to the time we harvest them Our oysters spend anywhere from 7 to 14 months on our farm before they are ready for harvest.During the first few weeks of their life, our oysters are nurtured in a hatchery until they are large enough to be transferred to the farm. Our team carefully monitors the oysters' growth and health throughout their time on the farm, ensuring that they receive the ideal conditions to thrive.
Our commitment to careful oyster management and sustainable farming practices ensures that we are able to produce the highest quality oysters while minimizing our impact on the surrounding environment.
Plant oyster seed
We source our oyster seeds, also known as "spats," from approved hatcheries in NY, Massachusetts, and Maine. The spats typically measure between 9-25mm in length and are carefully transported to our farm.
UPON ARRIVAL, WE DISTRIBUTE THE SPATS INTO VEXAR BAGS AND CAGES, ALLOWING THEM TO ACCLIMATE TO THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENT AND BEGIN THEIR GROWTH PROCESS.
Tend and separete the seed
Oysters naturally grow at different rates, so every few weeks we carefully sort and redistribute our oysters to ensure optimal growth and minimal mortality.
BY SORTING AND REDISTRIBUTING OUR OYSTERS REGULARLY, WE HELP ENSURE THAT EACH OYSTER HAS ACCESS TO THE NUTRIENTS AND SPACE IT NEEDS TO GROW AND MATURE AT ITS OWN PACE.
Transplant market ready oysters
After seven months in our nursery pond, our oysters are ready for harvest. Once the oysters have passed our quality check, we transfer them to our deeper water beds in the Long Island Sound.
THESE BEDS OFFER PROTECTION FROM STORMS AND FROST, AND ALLOW US TO CONTINUE HARVESTING THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS.
harvest, pack & distribute
When the oysters reach maturity, we carefully harvest them by hand. Our oysters are then washed and packaged to preserve their freshness and flavor until they are ready to be enjoyed by our customers.
Once the oysters have been carefully packed and iced, they are transported in our HACCP-approved refrigerated van directly to our clients and distributors.
THIS ENSURES THAT OUR OYSTERS ARRIVE AT THEIR DESTINATION FRESH, FLAVORFUL, AND READY TO ENJOY.
Our commitment to quality and safety is reflected in our rigorous adherence to HACCP guidelines, which helps ensure that our oysters are of the highest quality and free from any potential hazards.
OYSTERS ARE THE MOST SUSTAINABLE PROTEIN
Our oysters are filtering up to 100M gallons of water per day, which is equal to 150 Olympic pools!
Besides providing seafood, oysters make the water healthier. Oysters feed by filtering algae from water, they function as a natural filter and improve water that is overloaded with nutrients. A single oyster filters up to 50 gallons of water per day.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
WATER FILTRATION
Farmed oysters and other shellfish feed by moving water in and out through gills, which capture solid particles from the water. The animal consumes the solid particles and expels clearer, unused water. Through the simple act of feeding, oysters remove excess nutrients, sediment, and other particles from waterways, which clears the way for sunlight to benefit entire ecosystems.
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NITROGEN REMOVAL AND CYCLING
Through feeding, oysters also absorb nitrogen from the water around them. Harvested oysters bring this excess nitrogen with them, clearing it from the ecosystem.Through their waste matter, oysters also help to cycle nitrogen back into water, where it is then used to sustain other organisms, such as phytoplankton.
CARBON RECYCLING
Some atmospheric carbon dioxide ends up dissolved in waterways. Oysters take in, store, and process this carbon, some of which is expelled through waste and turned into sediment.This oyster-processed carbon then contributes to the lives of many species of deposit-feeding organisms..
HABITAT BUILDING
Many aquatic life forms need a hard, stable floor to which they can attach and thrive.The presence of oysters and other shellfish contributes to a solid bottom substrate, which is a perfect environment for mussels, barnacles, anemones, and other organisms to inhabit. Various species of fish also use oyster reefs to lay eggs and protect themselves from predators.
BARRIERS TO STORMS AND TIDES
Oyster reefs ant as natural breakwaters, dissipating wave energy and protecting coastlines from erosion.
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