Biosecurity Certified
Regional Shellfish Seed Biosecurity Program certified facility.
Built for Efficiency
Sustainable building design for efficient, responsible operations.
Advanced Water Systems
Precision filtration, monitoring, and water quality control.
Industrial Algae Production
High-density algae cultures produced onsite.
Year-Round Production
Designed for consistent production in every season.
Built for Precision Aquaculture
The hatchery combines modern engineering with shellfish science to support reliable, sustainable production. Carefully controlled systems help maintain water quality, optimize growing conditions, and support every stage of oyster development.
Algae Production
The hatchery uses industrial photobioreactors to produce high-density algae cultures that feed shellfish broodstock, larvae, and seed. These systems provide reliable production while reducing space requirements and operational costs.
Controlled Growing Environments
Salinity and water chemistry play a critical role in shellfish development. Ferry Cove’s brine dosing and pH control systems help maintain stable conditions that support healthy shell formation, larval survival, and production across different regional environments.
Biosecurity & Water Quality
Ferry Cove is fully certified through the Regional Shellfish Seed Biosecurity Program and uses advanced filtration, monitoring, and water quality systems to maintain healthy shellfish production and stable growing conditions.
A Campus Designed for Aquaculture & Research
Located on Maryland's Eastern Shore
The 70-acre Ferry Cove campus includes shoreline, wetlands, farmland, and forest habitat
Near the historic oyster communities of St. Michaels and Tilghman Island, Its location along the Chesapeake Bay provides direct access to the environmental conditions that support shellfish production, monitoring, and research.
70 Arce Campus
Wetlands & Habitat Areas
Shoreline Access
Close to Maritime Community
Our Location
Along the Chesapeake Bay
Located in Sherwood, Maryland, Ferry Cove sits near the historic oyster communities of St. Michaels and Tilghman Island along Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
St. Michaels • 15 min
Tilghman Island • 10 min
Easton • 35 min
Annapolis • 75 min