| Dear Neighbor,
Today, August 5, is National Oyster Day! Oysters are a sustainable food source and a keystone species providing additional habitat for other marine life and improving water clarity. Healthier waters mean a more resilient and vibrant ecosystem, enhancing the natural beauty that defines Connecticut, while supporting a diverse, successful shellfish industry.
Connecticut's shellfish harvesters reported 2023 sales of 275,000 bags of oysters valued at $14.6 million dollars. The state’s shellfish industry provides over 300 jobs statewide. More than 61,000 acres of shellfish farms are now under cultivation in Connecticut’s coastal waters.
If you are looking for some tasty oysters in our community, New Haven is home to two stops on the newly established, statewide oyster trail - Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grille and Fair Haven Oyster Company. |
