Farewell Buff Oysters from Damariscotta, ME

Harvest location: Damariscotta, Maine

How they’re grown: These oysters are grown using a method called suspended culture, where they hang in bags beneath the surface of the water. This allows them to feed 24 hours a day, creating plump meats that fill out the shells beautifully.

Why they’re unique: The Damariscotta River is renowned for its oyster cultivation and has built a reputation for first-class oysters! Technically an estuary, the river has significant tidal flows where freshwater and saltwater mix. The temperature of the river is slightly warmer than that of the ocean, so twice a day the oysters get a chilly flush of saltwater which creates the balanced sweet/salty flavors Damariscotta oysters are known for. The name "Farewell Buff" is a nod to the light yellow ochre color that the shells take on.

Story: Peter has been in the oyster world for over 20 years! He used to harvest wild oysters but has since moved into the world of aquaculture, and is one half of a two person crew that harvests Farewells. We love the oysters that come from this region so much, we've got our fingers crossed he's got another 20 years in him!

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