Oyster Blog

Governor Moore Announces New Annual Record for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Planting

ANNAPOLIS, MD, October 10, 2023 — Governor Wes Moore today announced that more than 1.7 billion new juvenile oysters have…

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Press Release: Announcing National Oyster Week 2023

ORP is pleased to announce plans for National Oyster Week from August 1-6, 2023. Seafood lovers can get involved during…

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Oyster Facts

TWELVE NEED-TO-KNOW OYSTER FACTS 1. Etymology First attested in English during the 14th century, the word “oyster” comes from Old…

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18 Million Oysters Planted in Eastern Bay

EASTON, MD, June 15, 2023 – Eighteen million oysters were planted on a sanctuary near Tilghman Point in Eastern Bay…

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Severn Build-a-Reef Plants 15 Million Oysters!

ANNAPOLIS, MD, June 8, 2023 – Today, the Severn River Association (SRA) and the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) planted 15…

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OYSTER RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES TOP 10 OYSTER SHELL RECYCLERS FOR 2022

ORP’s Shell Recycling Alliance is comprised of Bay-friendly businesses who go above and beyond, dutifully recycling oyster shells to be…

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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2023 (and every day!)

The world needs Science, and Science needs Women! While there is still a lot to be done to achieve true…

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Feedback requested by COB March 10: Oyster Restoration & Harvest BMP Expert Panel Report

The second report from the Oyster BMP Expert Panel for oyster restoration and harvest practices is now available for review…

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Celebrating National Oyster Rockefeller Day

If you’re like us, you love any excuse to eat oysters, especially Chesapeake Bay-harvested bivalves! National Oysters Rockefelllar Day is…

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2023 Board Update

As we embark on another exciting year, we thank ORP’s Board of Directors for their steadfast service in support of…

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