Committee accepts aquaculture operations report and plans for expansion
Oak Bluffs shellfish committee accepts aquaculture expansion report, eyes pond permits. Constable Donovan McElligatt reported the arrival of more than 1.8 million quahog seed in two shipments and 30,000 oyster seed, with approximately 150,000 oysters maturing at Pecoy Point and an anticipated first
Shellfish Committee · Meeting of July 16, 2026
Oak Bluffs shellfish committee accepts aquaculture expansion report, eyes pond permits. Constable Donovan McElligatt reported the arrival of more than 1.8 million quahog seed in two shipments and 30,000 oyster seed, with approximately 150,000 oysters maturing at Pecoy Point and an anticipated first scallop delivery July 14. The department operates 42 green crab traps across Lagoon Pond and Sengekontacket.
The committee voted unanimously to accept the constable's comprehensive report and planned to attend the Select Board meeting July 28 regarding potential aquaculture permits in pond waters, with two applicants under consideration. A cyanobacteria alert remains in effect in upper Lagoon Pond.
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Source: the Shellfish Committee meeting of July 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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