Critics Of Oyster Growing At Napeague Say Waters Are Too Crowded For Cages - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

East Hampton Press / News / Business / Government / Neighborhood / 1660019

Critics Of Oyster Growing At Napeague Say Waters Are Too Crowded For Cages

icon 7 Photos
Critics of a county aquaculture program said East Hampton waters may be too busy for the program to operate safely.

Critics of a county aquaculture program said East Hampton waters may be too busy for the program to operate safely. Michael Wright

Critics of a county aquaculture program said East Hampton waters may be too busy for the program to operate safely.

Critics of a county aquaculture program said East Hampton waters may be too busy for the program to operate safely. Michael Wright

Bill Schultz.

Bill Schultz. Michael Wright

Joan Priore read several letters from residents opposed to oyster growing in the waters off Lazy Point.

Joan Priore read several letters from residents opposed to oyster growing in the waters off Lazy Point. Michael Wright

Joan Priore, of the Lazy Point Homeowners Assocaition, has been among the critics of aquaculture in Gardiner Bay.

Joan Priore, of the Lazy Point Homeowners Assocaition, has been among the critics of aquaculture in Gardiner Bay. Michael Wright

Adam Younes of Promised Land Mariculture Co.

Adam Younes of Promised Land Mariculture Co. Michael Wright

Adam Younes, who owns the only actively used aquaculture plot in East Hampton waters, said the opponents of aquaculture are really only concerned about aesthetics, not safety.

Adam Younes, who owns the only actively used aquaculture plot in East Hampton waters, said the opponents of aquaculture are really only concerned about aesthetics, not safety. Michael Wright

authorMichael Wright on Dec 10, 2019
Critics of a Suffolk County program that leases segments of local bay bottom to oyster farmers told the East Hampton Town Trustees this week that the areas currently dedicated to... more

You May Also Like:

East Hampton School District Unveils $64 Million Bond Proposition List of Wants and Needs

East Hampton School District officials unveiled a list of wants and needs last Thursday during ... 21 Oct 2025 by Desirée Keegan

More State Aid for Farm to School Programs Will Be Celebrated at East End Food Institute

While cuts to a large number of programs aimed at helping public schools continue at ... by Cailin Riley

PHOTOS: 'No Kings' Rally Held In East Hampton

“No Kings” rallies were held all over the United States on Saturday, East Hampton was ... 20 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer

Q&A: Bonnie Michelle Cannon on a Day for Women That's About Self-Care, Not Just Cancer Awareness

Saturday at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, the event is officially the fourth ... 17 Oct 2025 by Joseph P. Shaw

Rabbi Josh Franklin To Depart Jewish Center of the Hamptons in May

After serving as its rabbi for the past nine years, Rabbi Josh Franklin has announced ... 14 Oct 2025 by Jack Motz

Preserving Freetown: Cultural Resources Survey Aims To Protect Montaukett History

While working on her dissertation about Montaukett settlements in 2015, Dr. Allison McGovern repeatedly saw ... 12 Oct 2025 by Jack Motz

‘West Landing’: A Short Film About Swims, Friendship and Finding Community | 27Speaks

Every summer morning, a dedicated group of open-water swimmers — each over the age of ... 9 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer

Springs Resident Released From Israeli Prison After Six Days in Captivity

As of Tuesday morning, part-time Springs resident Michael Fix was in Jordan with a handful ... by Jack Motz

Stars Over Montauk Fireworks Display Moved One Day Earlier, Now Set For October 11

After postponing its fireworks display originally set for July 4 weekend, the Montauk Chamber of ... 4 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer

For Years, 'Montauk Mary' Was a Cold Case, but It Was Never Forgotten by Local Investigators

On a Wednesday in March 1978, the second day of spring, Edward Kenney, a civilian ... by Michael Wright