Species Name:Crassostrea gigas Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Pacific Oysters from Baja, CA Sanctuary Oysters come from “The Ends of the Earth.” This is an untouched & idyllic place for raising world class oysters. It takes being far away to reach pristine ecosystems & biological wonders. When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Mexico’s El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve along the western coast of …
Bass, Wild Striped
Species Name:Morone saxatilis Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Wild striped bass (often called “rockfish” on the East Coast) When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Virginia, Maryland How – Wild Caught; Longline Back to Product Guide Characteristics Wild striped bass is a well managed fishery; coastal states work within strict quota limits. Wild striped bass have firm meat that cooks up velvety and …
Oysters, Minterbrook
Species Name:Crassostrea gigas Sustainability Rating:Green-Best Choice What:Minterbrook Oysters are grown around the Hood canal area of the Puget Sound. These oysters are hand farmed throughout the harvesting, sorting, and packing processes. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: Washington State How: Farm raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Minterbrook Oysters are packed in 120 count cases and are nicely laid in special trays. These …
Oysters, Pink Moon
Species Name:Crassostrea virginica Sustainability Rating:Green-Best Choice What:Influenced by Hope River, which supplies nutrients and tumbling currents, Pink Moon Oysters are raised in top water suspension cages comprised of a series of nets suspended in positively buoyant cages. The bay’s cold waters make the oysters grow slower, but promote hard shells. Time to market: 4 to 6 years. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: …