Our Seed

Oyster Seed

At the heart of our hatchery is a commitment to growing strong, reliable oyster seed (Crassostrea virginica). Raised in Maine’s cool, clean waters, our oysters are bred for resilience, fast growth, and consistent performance.
Clam Seed

We also grow Hard Clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) and Surf Clam (Spisula solidissima) Seed.

Our Seed

In Maine’s clean waters, we produce shellfish seed with strong, fast-growing, disease-resistant genetics. Our team cultivates diverse algae strains to supply balanced nutrition for our seed.

Oyster Seed

At the heart of our hatchery is a commitment to growing strong, reliable oyster seed (Crassostrea virginica). Raised in Maine’s cool, clean waters, our oysters are bred for resilience, fast growth, and consistent performance. Whether you’re building a new farm or scaling an established operation, our oyster seed provides a healthy foundation for your success.

Clam Seed

We also grow Hard Clam (Mercenaria mercenaria)and Surf Clam (Spisula solidissima) Seed. Please contact u

Here’s why farmers choose our seed:

We are a hatchery for growers: Unlike many other hatcheries, we don’t raise oysters to market size or operate our own farm—ensuring that our customers always come first and receive our highest-quality product.

MSX Disease Resistant: Our seed is selectively bred for resistance to MSX, helping protect your crop and investment.

Strong, Hardy Shells: Durable shells that hold up well during grow-out and harvest.

Excellent Shuckability: Clean, deep cups and solid hinges make for a great market oyster.

Plump Meat Yield: Grows into a full-bodied oyster.
Pathology Tested: Every seed lot undergoes pathology testing by an accredited lab.

Experienced Team: We bring deep technical know-how and 30+ years of experience to produce top-quality seed.

Yes. We hybridize with Rutgers North East High Survival Line which is MSX resistant. While this does not guarantee complete immunity of our shellfish, it significantly reduces their vulnerability and increases survival in the presence of these diseases.
Seed should be acclimated and put into their growing waters asap the day after shipping. We pack and ship to ensure the shellfish are out of the water for 24 hours. We do not advise waiting an additional day.
After receiving seed, the animals should be allowed to warm up slowly to acclimate to the water temperature. We advise placing your hand in the water and dripping the package of animals with water from where they are going, and then flipping the parcel and doing the same. Let the parcel sit and repeat the process until the temperature of the parcel is the same as the water and the shellfish are fully acclimated.
A full pathology is completed on every lot of our seed at an accredited lab before they leave the hatchery. This is a requirement of the State of Maine. We submit the reports to the State of Maine and State of Massachusetts with every lot for compliance. Should you be ordering from another state please check with your state's regulatory body. We can furnish them or you with a copy of the lab report.
We cultivate oyster (Crassostrea virginica), hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), and surf clam (Spisula solidissima) seed.
All seed we ship is viable upon receipt but we are not responsible beyond that. This is due to the wide variability in handling, environmental conditions, and growing practices beyond our control.
Our sieves are made from very expensive calibrated cloth and are entirely accurate. It is important to note that there is always a range within a given cohort growth, and our seed size is determined by the highest mesh size the seed will be retained on without falling through. Additionally, our sizing is a true sizing of the animal if they were to be measured. The reason why the size of the grid is different is due to the diagonal of the mesh graded on. For example, a 1mm animal is graded on a 25 US sieve/710 micron mesh.

FAQ

Disclaimer: All oyster and clam seed is deemed viable upon receipt. While we take every measure to ensure the health and quality of our seed, survival and growth are dependent on environmental conditions and grower practices beyond our control. We do not guarantee performance, yield, or survival rates. Buyers assume full responsibility for the care, handling, and use of the seed upon delivery. Pathology testing is conducted on each lot by an accredited lab and is available upon request.