Aeros Cultured Oyster Co.

Aeros, founded by marine biologist Karen Rivara, is a hatchery that grows oyster, hard clam and bay scallop seeds, known as spat – for further nurturing by nature, oyster farmers and baymen. Shellfish spawning begins in February to produce juvenile seeds for the summer growing season. Shellfish production from hatcheries insures farmers that there will be a sustainable crop of shellfish each year.