Crassostrea Virginica Oyster Seed MA

The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is also known as the Atlantic oyster, American oyster, East Coast oyster, Wellfleet oyster, Virginia oyster, Malpeque oyster, Blue Point oyster, Chesapeake Bay oyster, Apalachicola oyster and the Totten Inlet Virginica.

This species of true oyster of the family Ostreidae in the order Ostreida, is native to eastern North and South America. 

This Eastern oyster brood stock has been selected from disease resistant lines developed over decades to have increased protection from Dermo, MSX and SSO. The oysters are then crossed with Massachusetts aquaculture raised stock, and the seed is ideal for mid to high salinity of >20 ppt.

Available late June to August.
Large overwintered oyster seeds are available in April.