Veronica Chumbi

South Fork Sea Farmers, a not for profit dedicated to the health of our marine environment, today announces that a new reef will be started in the waters of Accabonac Harbor off Landing Lane. This reef will provide a ‘home’ to seeded oysters which will promote the health of local waters.

South Fork Sea Farmers

A plan to relocate East Hampton Town’s shellfish hatchery that envisions a combined educational center and exemplar of environmentalism and sustainability was unveiled at Town Hall on Tuesday, as a proposal to consolidate the hatchery and nursery at one site moved closer to fruition.

Newsday

East Hampton Town will accept a $400,000 New York State Regional Economic Development Council grant, bringing the town closer to building its new aquaculture facility in Springs.‍The town board had been undecided on whether to accept the state money, which was awarded in December and requires a nearly $270,000 match from the town.

New York Times

Beth Young

Since the first pilot projects explored the idea of growing sugar kelp in Long Island waters in 2017, there has been an explosion of interest in this crop, a gourmet food whose uses are just beginning to be explored here.

NOAA

Amy Hauer

Christopher Walsh

Dr. Marina Richardson

Christopher Walsh