aquaculture

The oldest commercial shellfish hatchery on the East Coast is under new ownership as of this past summer. Aquacultural Research Corporation in Dennis sells more than one hundred million seed shellfish each year.

Between cold temperatures, strong winds and sea ice, it’s been a rough winter for oyster farmers. But some growers were spared, thanks to a local tradition.

A new statewide report is urging fast action to address ocean acidification to avoid catastrophic effects on the region’s shellfish industry. Over the…

Local oyster growers are getting a boost after months of restaurant closures have “torpedoed” the industry, according to one grower. The Nature…

Cape Cod’s shellfish farmers face many challenges, and one of the biggest is dealing with harmful algal blooms, which can damage shellfish and be…

Aquaculture is currently the third-most lucrative fishery in New England after lobster and scallops. Oysters and, increasingly, kelp, are two of the most…

Last week, a leaked presentation from the acting director of NOAA hinted at some major new directions and initiatives for that agency. One of the most…

Kelp farming is on the rise around the Cape and Islands, as more growers are finding reasons to love this ocean crop. From researchers like Scott Lindell…

Oyster farming has become a popular local industry—so much so, that Cape Cod may be running out of space for more, as wait lists are growing in many…

Massachusetts shellfish growers and oyster aficionados have suffered a string of unusual closures in recent weeks. Large swaths of New England waters have…