Oyster Regions of the World
Geography shapes flavor. Discover how water temperature, salinity, and nutrients create the unique character of each region's oysters.
North America
US East Coast
From Maine to Florida, the Eastern Seaboard produces oysters renowned for their bracing salinity and mineral-forward cha...
US West Coast
The Pacific Coast offers a dramatic contrast to the Atlantic. Milder salinity and warmer waters produce oysters that ten...
Canada East Coast
Canada's Atlantic provinces produce some of North America's finest oysters. The cold, pristine waters of Prince Edward I...
Canada West Coast
British Columbia's rugged coastline and pristine waters produce exceptional Pacific oysters. The cold, glacier-fed water...
Asia Pacific
Japan
Japan is the ancestral home of both the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) and the beloved Kumamoto (Crassostrea sikamea...
Australia
Australia's diverse coastline produces unique oyster varieties found nowhere else. From the native Sydney Rock oyster to...
New Zealand
New Zealand's pristine waters and unique geography create conditions for exceptional oyster farming. The native Bluff oy...
East Coast vs West Coast
The classic American oyster debate. Understanding the fundamental differences.
East Coast (Atlantic)
- Higher salinity and brininess
- Mineral, crisp, clean flavors
- Firmer texture
- Species: Crassostrea virginica
- Best for: Brine lovers, traditionalists
West Coast (Pacific)
- Lower salinity, milder brine
- Sweet, fruity, creamy flavors
- Softer, creamier texture
- Species: Crassostrea gigas
- Best for: Beginners, sweetness seekers