Restoring oyster populations through science, education, and community-powered action

Areas of focus

Our mission to restore Massachusetts's oyster and other native shellfish populations is well underway. This work centers around four core pillars.

Education

By engaging students, residents, local businesses, and government officials, we empower the community to take action to restore oyster reefs and enhance the environmental health of their communities.

Upwellers & Restoration

Our most mature programs are in and around Cape Cod and the islands, including Yarmouth and Nantucket. We’re also expanding into the North Shore, including Gloucester, Rowley, Manchester, Newburyport, and other parts of Massachusetts.

Shell Recycling

We’ve partnered with restaurants and town organizations throughout Cape Cod to collect and recycle oyster shells for our restoration efforts.

Advocacy

Mass Oyster Project advocates for oysters' critical role in coastal restoration by promoting science-based policies, engaging communities through education and citizen science, and working to ensure healthy, sustainable oyster reefs for future generations.

Our work in action

Learn how our shell recycling program is working to restore coastal ecosystems on Cape Cod in “Operation Restoration: Oyster,” produced by 11th Hour Racing.

Join us in our mission

We partner with volunteers, corporations, restaurants, schools and other organizations to help advance our goal of getting oysters in the water.