What’s a Shellfish Share?

Just like a meat or a fish share, a shellfish share is a portion of a shellfish harvester’s catch or harvest. We work with small-scale, local shellfish harvesters to provide community members with super fresh and 100% traceable shellfish in biodegradable beechwood packaging.

Why Shellfish?

New England is known for shellfish whether that means oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, or lobster. However, it can be difficult to find fresh, traceable, affordable shellfish. At Shellfish Share, we prioritize paying harvesters and our processors fairly while providing shellfishionados with delicious local shellfish that doesn’t break the bank. We base our model off of Local Catch Community Supported Fisheries/ Aquaculture core values (CSA/CSFs). Right now we offer CSA/ CSF shares of Massachusetts oysters and littleneck clams. However, stay tuned for mussels, razor clams, crabs, and scallops in the future!

Traceability 

Traceability is the ability to trace the movement of items throughout a supply chain. We utilize a traceability software system called Blue Trace, designed for shellfish grower and wholesaler traceability and compliance. When it comes to fresh-live shellfish (especially oysters and clams that can be eaten raw) it’s really important to track harvest information and ensure that the shellfish is stored below 45°F. 

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This month’s shellfish

This month’s shellfish share features Barnstable oysters from Scorton Creek oysters, Nauset oysters from Outer Beach Shellfish, and Cape Cod littlenecks. Pickup just in time for Valentines day on February 12th and check out our harvest guide to learn more about these varieties. We’re also thrilled to announce a new pickup location in collaboration with Urban Grape in the South End.

February 12th pickup schedule:

• Boston (Park St/ Downtown - 23 West St. Lot) → 9:00 - 10:00 AM

• Boston South End (Outside Urban Grape @ 303 Columbus Avenue)  → 10:30 - 11:30 AM 

• Cambridge (Central Square - 375 Green St) → 12:00 - 1:00  PM

• Brookline (Coolidge Corner - Centre Street West Parking Lot) → 1:30 - 2:30 PM

• *email info@shellfishbroker.com for Chatham pickup options