Making a difference Every Day
Ferry Cove Oyster Hatchery is one of the newest and most advanced hatcheries in the country. Located along the mainstem of the Chesapeake Bay on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, they raise larvae and produce seed for use by the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries throughout the region. Scientists with decades of experience raising oysters are focused on cutting edge innovations to support sustainable and competitive aquaculture businesses.
Ferry Cove’s vision extends beyond the cultivation of oysters. It is a nonprofit committed to supporting the cultural history of the watermen community, using applied research to seek new ways to drive the economic future of the local seafood industry and exploring ways to blend commerce, natural resource protection, education, and research to address coastal resiliency related issues.