Please support the Brazilian Journal of Aquatic Science and Technology by downloading from their site: In this area is most likely to occur on both collector types between May and mid-June. Barnacles (Balanus sp.) settled on bothĬollector types in high numbers throughout the study. Spats larger than 10 mm were found on the second or third sampling date inĮach group for both oyster and mussel shell collectors. Varied considerably between collector types as well as between the outsides and insides The recruitment levels were highest in the groups deployed on June 16, with 4069 andġ575 oyster spats collected on the oyster and mussel shell collectors, respectively. Five groups of each type of collector were deployed from May toĪugust. Oyster and mussel shells were used as substrates Suitable time to collect oyster spat from nature. The aim of the study was to determine the recruitment pattern for six months and the most To learn more visit recruitment was monitored in Karantina Island near Izmir, Turkey, from May to Octoberġ999. The organization has also committed $100,000 to a marketing campaign to differentiate Wellfleet Oysters from other oyster brands, to promote Wellfleet’s unique growing region and connect consumers with the shellfish harvesters and where their food is coming from. directed $92,400 toward emergency pandemic relief efforts to support shellfishing families. To date over $740,000 has been reinvested back into the community. achieves this through its college scholarship program, community grant awards and other industry related initiatives. Wellfleet Shellfish Promotion and Tasting (S.P.A.T.) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and its mission is to preserve, protect and promote the shellfishing and aquaculture industries. To find out where you can buy Wellfleet Shellfish, click here.
“Shellfishing is a vital part of the local economy, a sustainable food source and a 400 year old tradition in Wellfleet.” “There is no better way to support Wellfleet’s shellfishing families than purchasing and enjoying their fresh catch at home”, says Insley. Freshly harvested Wellfleet shellfish can be ordered through the Wellfleet Shellfishermen’s Farmers Market or a variety of other fish mongers or seafood retailers on the Cape. will offer shellfish farm tours so participants can visit a working aquaculture site and learn more about the process of growing and harvesting oysters and clams. Until then there are many ways to support Wellfleet’s shellfishing community. looks forward to celebrating Wellfleet’s shellfishing legacy through a reimagined Wellfleet OysterFest in October 2022.” “We thank the community for its support and ask for patience as we navigate these challenging times. Board recognized this was potentially effecting the attendee experience, and committed itself to reimagining the ‘Fest to better showcase the shellfishing community, enhance the attendee experience, increase safety and fulfill the organization’s mission to preserve, protect and promote Wellfleet’s historic shellfishing industry,” said Nancy O’Connell, S.P.A.T. In 2019, the Wellfleet OysterFest attracted over 23,000 people, two thirds of which attend on Saturday. The limited footprint is possibly too small for the size of the crowd in recent years.”Įven before the 2020 pandemic forced shutdowns, The Wellfleet Fire and Police Departments expressed a concern and need for an enhanced crowd control plan in the interest of pubic safety. Second, and our primary concern, is to continue to focus on the safety and enjoyment of everyone who attends or participates in the ‘Fest. “First, is the continued uncertainty of the virus and its potential variants as we move into fall. There are two overriding concerns that brought us to this decision,” explains Hillary Greenberg-Lemos, Wellfleet’s Health and Conservation Agent. “This is not a decision we have taken lightly. Our loyal festival attendees, local food vendors, the fine art and craft exhibitors, community partners, local businesses and most importantly Wellfleet’s shellfishing community for whom the ‘Fest is intended to support,” says Michele Insley, Executive Director for Wellfleet S.P.A.T. “We know that this is an enormous disappointment to everyone who enjoys and benefits from the ‘Fest. This postponement is an unavoidable consequence of the ongoing public health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Wellfleet, MA … June 25, 2021) Wellfleet Shellfish Promotion and Tasting, S.P.A.T., and the Town of Wellfleet have determined that it is necessary to postpone the Annual Wellfleet OysterFest previously scheduled to take place on October 16 & 17, 2021. and The Town of Wellfleet Make a Difficult Decision
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