We’re stronger when we work together
Our farm is part of a larger network of shellfish growers, tribal leaders, scientists, and stewards working to protect Puget Sound.
Partners We are proud to Work With
Partner highlight: Sound Toxins
We take a plankton net tow each week to see what our shellfish are eating. We observe the changes in species and diversity of phytoplankton as the seasons change. We alert Washington Department of Health and University of Washington SoundToxins if we see a bloom of the species that can produce biotoxins - like the dinoflagellate Dinoyphysis or a species that can irritate our shellfish’s gills like the dinoflagellate Askashiwo sanguinea.
Update for week of April 6, 2026: Lots of “juicy” diatoms! The warmer weather and longer days have provided the building blocks for a bloom of curly chains of Chaetoceros and single cells and necklace-like chains of Thalassiosira. These species are packed with the lipids, proteins and carbohydrates that our shellfish need to grow. This is good news because we are seeing frilly, white new shell on our oyster seed that is on the beach!
What We Grow,
We Grow Together
Our work is only possible because of the relationships we’ve built—with the land, the water, and the people who help us care for both. The shellfish we raise are a reflection of these partnerships: responsibly farmed, thoughtfully harvested, and rooted in local knowledge. Every oyster and clam we grow tells a story of collaboration, stewardship, and flavor.
We are stewards & farmers
We recognize that clean water and a healthy environment are essential to farming. We are active members of Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association and Duane has served on the board and is currently a member of the Research Committee and Membership Committee. Our farm adheres to the PCSGA Environmental Codes of Practice based on the latest research and best management practices.
