Over the last 20 years ORP and its partners have planted more than 6.7 billion oysters on 2,200 acres of area oyster reefs, including creating the largest sanctuary in the United States.
ORP runs the nation’s largest Shell Recycling Alliance. Since the program began, nearly 100,000 bushels of shell have been recycled.
Demand for locally sourced seafood is fueling the rapidly expanding aquaculture industry. ORP offers training and support for watermen.
ORP is working to provide more efficient electronic management solutions for the commercial fishing industry.
Our partners throw great oyster festivals! When you attend an event you are making an impact in our efforts to restore the local oyster population.
Oysters are valuable to healthy ecosystems because they filter excess nutrients and sediment from the water – up to 50 gallons a day!
Sign up for ORP’s bi-monthly e-newsletter! It’s the first place to learn oyster restoration and shell recycling updates, new programs, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
For every $1 donated, about 100 oysters are planted. At ORP, 95 percent of all donations go directly to restoration.
