Mystic Oysters / Noank Aquaculture Cooperative

Est. 1975 US East Coast bottom culture 1 oyster

About Mystic Oysters / Noank Aquaculture Cooperative

Founded by Jim and Karen Rivera, Mystic Oysters has been pioneering cultured oyster farming since 1975. The operation begins at Karen Rivera's hatchery in Southold, NY, before oysters are moved to the nutrient-rich waters of the Mystic River estuary and Noank River in Connecticut.

Farm details

Cultivation Method
bottom culture
Growing Waters
Mystic River, Connecticut; Fisher's Island Sound; Eastern Long Island Sound

Oysters from Mystic Oysters / Noank Aquaculture Cooperative

Mystic oyster illustration

Mystic

US East Coast

Bottom-planted Connecticut oyster from the Mystic River. Firm, meaty texture with intense brininess from high salinity waters, finishing with a distinctive sweet note. Thick, irregular shells house a robust flavor.

BrinySweet
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