Author: Blue Starr Oyster Co.
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Alaska Mariculture Cluster Research – ‘Other Mariculture Species’
In 2025, Blue Starr Oyster Co. was awarded funds through the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) “Other Mariculture Species” grant to conduct an exciting mariculture research project. The aim of this project is to trial the cultivation of three species of oyster that have never been farmed in Alaska before: the Olympia (Ostrea lurida), Kumamoto (Magallana…
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UAF M.Sc Project: De-Risking Oyster Farming in Alaska: Finding the Right Seed Size for Success
Blue Starr Oyster Co. is excited to be working with UAF Graduate student, Sara Ebersole, to conduct critical research for the Alaska oyster farming sector, which is growing rapidly but still faces challenges to farming efficiency. A significant question in the sector that can influence both survival and profitability is: What is the best seed…
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UAS Aquaculture Semester Class Visit – 2025
This past September, we were glad to host the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) Alaskan Aquaculture Semester class of 2025 at the farm. Each fall semester, UAS offers a one-semester intensive applied learning course that teaches the foundations of mariculture and aquaculture in Alaska. Students learn about aquaculture techniques involved in rearing shellfish, seaweed, finfish,…
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Alaska Sea Grant Knowledge Exchange Visit
In September 2025, Blue Starr Oyster Co. took part in a three-day knowledge exchange organized by James Crimp and Arron Jones from Alaska Sea Grant. The Alaska Sea Grant Oyster Farming Operations Workshop was put together to connect those new to oyster farming in Alaska with those with significant experience in the sector. The workshop…
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Oyster-ology Podcast Feature
The Realities of Oyster Farming in Alaska with Eric Wyatt — OR — From Death Comes Experience… In this eye-opening episode of OYSTER-ology, host Kevin Cox delves into the formidable challenges of oyster farming in Alaska with Eric Wyatt, founder of Blue Starr Oysters. Eric recounts the journey from his fishing roots to building a…
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Back online
In an effort to reduce costs and increase simplicity, we’ve moved all content to one website site and an Instagram account. Please see our Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/blue_starr_oysters/
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SK Video
Severin Korfage made this super cool video, partially with his drone, of sites right around our home and farm. Enjoy!
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