The Damariscotta River is a clean, cold, 15 mile funnel of currents and tides, passing through granite channels, ledges, and narrows. Abundant mixing of fresh and salt water circulates nutrients, producing algal blooms and creating perfect oyster growing conditions. It is in this highly regarded location that our oysters thrive and grow.
Appledore Oysters
Scully Sea Products founder, Barbara Scully, graduated from UNH in Durham NH in 1986, moved to Maine, and has been growing oysters ever since. While attending UNH, it was at the Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island that her love for Maine living and marine science was born.
The Appledore Oyster brand is a tribute to Barb's Maine roots at the Isles of Shoals, and the special island community of educators and scientists that ignited the spark and fueled a lifetime of exploration, experimentation, and excellence in contributions to the field of oyster aquaculture.
The Edgecomb Shore of the Damariscotta River produces a superb slow-growing beach style oyster along its' edges. These boutique oysters are grown in extremely shallow water, and are often exposed at low tide, where they are warmed by the rays of the sun before being resubmerged in the cold, nutrient dense water of the lower estuary. The oysters have a deep cup, hard shell, and classic shape of a cold water Maine grown oyster.
Wet Storage
Holding shellfish in a wet storage raft for an extended period of time prior to shipping enhances the quality and shelf-life. We have several oyster holding rafts which flush the oysters with much colder sea water than the leases themselves. The oysters purge grit and sediment for a period of 2-4 additional weeks post-harvest, repair shell damage caused by harvest, and strengthen prior to sale. The resulting flavor is pure, crisp, bright, and refreshing.
The cooler water circulating through the rafts also provides a measure of safety during the warmer months when vibrio can be a concern. The oysters are then washed in small batches, quickly chilled, hand sorted, and inspected prior to sale. The result is a consistently superior quality oyster.
Scully Sea Products is proud to feature oysters from several of our region’s top growers, as well as oysters grown here at our own sea farm.
Oyster varieties we typically carry:
- Appledore Oysters
- Damariscotta Flats (Belon)
- Norumbega Oysters
- Dodge Cove Oysters
- Ring Point Oysters
- Damariscotta Wild Oysters
CLEAN, PURE, STRONG, FRESH, PLUMP, BRINY, SWEET, FIRM TEXTURE
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