Noank Aquaculture Cooperative
About Noank Aquaculture Cooperative
Founded by Jim and Karen Rivera, Mystic Oysters has been pioneering cultured oyster farming since 1975. The operation begins at Karen Rivera's hatchery in Southold, NY, before oysters are moved to the nutrient-rich waters of the Mystic River estuary and Noank River in Connecticut.
Farm details
- Cultivation Method
- bottom culture
- Growing Waters
- Mystic River, Connecticut; Fisher's Island Sound; Eastern Long Island Sound; Peconic Bay, Long Island, New York; Southold Bay, New York; Mystic River, Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Oysters from Noank Aquaculture Cooperative
Mystic
US East CoastBottom-planted Connecticut oyster from the Mystic River. Firm, meaty texture with intense brininess from high salinity waters, finishing with a distinctive sweet note. Thick, irregular shells house a robust flavor.
Peconic Pearl
US East CoastPremium deep-cupped oyster from Peconic Bay, Long Island. Balanced brine with signature sweetness and complex earthy minerality. Grown by Noank Aquaculture Cooperative with proceeds supporting Peconic Estuary conservation.
Whale Rock
US East CoastA rare, premium oyster from the Mystic River cultivated by Connecticut's cooperative. Four-inch deep-cupped shells with mineral-rich, sweet-briny flavor and perfect shell shapes make these a sought-after variety.