Moriches Bay Project Volunteers Build New Oyster Farm On Dune Road - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

Southampton Press / Community / 1593601

Moriches Bay Project Volunteers Build New Oyster Farm On Dune Road

icon 18 Photos
Ava Kuklis looks at the oysters. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Ava Kuklis looks at the oysters. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Some of the 10

Some of the 10

000 oysters that were placed into the cages. ELSIE BOSKAMP

000 oysters that were placed into the cages. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Kim Tetrault

Kim Tetrault

community aquaculture specialist with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

community aquaculture specialist with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

teaches volunteers how to make an oyster cage. ELSIE BOSKAMP

teaches volunteers how to make an oyster cage. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Angelina Rinaldi

Angelina Rinaldi

Madison Esposito and Camdyn Glover. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Madison Esposito and Camdyn Glover. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Jhoana Sinchi assembles an oyster cage. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Jhoana Sinchi assembles an oyster cage. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Volunteers helped assemble 10 oyster cages

Volunteers helped assemble 10 oyster cages

each holding 1

each holding 1

000 oysters

000 oysters

on Saturday morning at the Westhampton Dunes Overlook. ELSIE BOSKAMP

on Saturday morning at the Westhampton Dunes Overlook. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Thomas and Pearl Conway. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Thomas and Pearl Conway. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Kevin O'Connor

Kevin O'Connor

the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridgehampton National Bank. ELSIE BOSKAMP

the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridgehampton National Bank. ELSIE BOSKAMP

Ginger Hendrickson drops 1

Ginger Hendrickson drops 1

000 oysters into her cage. ELSIE BOSKAMP

000 oysters into her cage. ELSIE BOSKAMP

authorElsie Boskamp on Jul 24, 2018
Volunteers with the Moriches Bay Project, a nonprofit organization seeking to improve water quality in the local bay, built a fourth oyster farm, composed of 10 oyster cages and 10,000... more

You May Also Like:

‘Something Celestial’?

This column could be for those of you who consider yourselves unlucky. But how many of you have been unlucky enough to be hit by space debris? There is only one person on the planet who can claim that dubious distinction. First, the example of Skylab, which some readers might recall. If people were ever to have dangerous space debris rain on them, it was in 1979, when the vehicle was to tumble from space. Many people were genuinely frightened. Others made bets about when and where the falling space station would reenter Earth’s atmosphere. Newspapers offered prizes for finding ... 15 Jul 2025 by Tom Clavin

Staring Into the Past

In addition to potatoes, carrots grow well in Sagaponack. Our soil type can sustain their thirsty character while letting that long, singular, sweet tap root seek itself deep and straight into the dirt. Thus anchored, the carrot prospers until the day I loosen the dirt around it, and pull. We sell carrots two ways, with greens or without. Most want without, and I am happy to leave the substantial foliage here in its field and not have it end up dislocated in a dumpster far from “home.” These are vigorous carrots, and I have a system for removing the greens, ... by Marilee Foster

Fracking for Wind Farms?

Is New York State’s acceptance of fracked gas from Pennsylvania the quid quo pro for the Trump administration reversing itself and lifting its suspension of the Empire Wind project in the ocean south of Long Island? That certainly appears to be what is going on. On January 20, the first day in his second term as U.S. president, Donald Trump ordered a “temporary withdrawal” of any new leasing on the outer continental shelf. In issuing the order, he declared: “We’re not going to do the wind thing. Big, ugly windmills. They ruin your neighborhood.” Trump has long been a staunch ... by Karl Grossman

Southampton Artists To Host 25th Annual Show in Agawam

The Southampton Artists Association will hold its 25th annual “Art in the Park” in Agawam Park in Southampton Village on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. “There truly is something for everyone at this fine art show. It is a great time to come to the village, stroll in our park and check out the village restaurants,” noted the group’s president, Danielle Leef, in a press release. The exhibition will highlight works from more than 50 artists, whose work ranges from paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolors and pastels, and photography, which ... 14 Jul 2025 by Staff Writer

Community News, July 17

YOUTH CORNER Circle of Fun East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will ... by Staff Writer

'Brotherhood BBQ' Planned at Child Care Center

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center will host a “Brotherhood BBQ” on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its campus located at 551 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike. This free, all-ages event is designed as a gathering space “where men of color — from high school to elder generations — can connect, uplift, and thrive” through meaningful conversations around manhood, mental health, leadership, and legacy. Developed with input from a dedicated committee of local men, the event reflects the voices, needs, and lived experiences of those the center seeks to serve. The day will feature a keynote ... by Staff Writer

Apollo-Soyuz Is Topic of Hamptons Observatory Virtual Lecture

The Hamptons Observatory will present a free virtual lecture, “Apollo-Soyuz: The Mission & the Astronauts,” on Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. Registration is required to attend. While many consider the International Space Station the start of global cooperation in space, the first true international partnership occurred much earlier: the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. This groundbreaking 1975 mission marked the first joint human spaceflight between the United States and the Soviet Union, and is widely viewed as a symbolic step toward Cold War détente. This 50th anniversary presentation will be led by Andy Poniros, a longtime NASA volunteer and NASA/JPL Solar ... by Staff Writer

East Hampton Native Serving Aboard Navy Submarine

Petty Officer 3rd Class Fernando Menjura, a native of East Hampton and 2021 graduate of ... by Staff Writer

Quogue Association Beach Party Set for Friday

A beach party at the Quogue Village Beach is planned for Friday, July 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. and will benefit the Quogue Association. Tickets, which are $40 each ($20 for kids), will include a barbecue dinner, beer and wine, and ice cream, plus entertainment by a live band. To purchase tickets, visit quogueassociation.org. by Staff Writer

Mobile Dental Van at Child Care Center

The Colgate Mobile Dental Van will visit the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center on Tuesday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering free dental screenings for up to 200 children. The effort was made possible in large part thanks to Dr. Rebecca Reed, a longtime volunteer at the Center’s food pantry and advocate for children’s health.“I see these children and families every week and understand all too well the need for dental and hygiene education,” said Dr. Reed. “It’s essential for their long-term health. I’ll help identify any issues, and Colgate will assist in connecting families with ... by Staff Writer