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ORP Selected for 2024 TRAP Program

Oyster Recovery Partnership Selected to Participate in National Cleanup of Discarded Fishing Gear  Dec. 10, 2024—The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP)…

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Alternate Materials for Sustainable Oyster Restoration & Aquaculture

The Growing Demand for Oyster Shell As the US oyster production industry expands along the East and Gulf Coasts, the…

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WIYO2024 Recap

World is Your Oyster Fest 2024 – A Shucking Success! This year’s World is Your Oyster Fest (WIYO) took place…

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Partner Feature: Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival

The 2nd annual Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 21–22, 2024 on the gorgeous eastern beach…

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National Oyster Week August 5th – 11th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              CONTACT:       Jessica Hackett, 410-841-5888 Celebrate National Oyster Week August 5- 11 A Seafood lover’s holiday, with deals,…

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Welcoming Rye Street Tavern to the Shell Recycling Alliance!

We’re thrilled to introduce Rye Street Tavern, a new restaurant located in the Baltimore Peninsula, as the newest member of…

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Discover the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Pearl Collection at Smyth Jewelers 

Celebrate elegance and support an impactful cause with the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Pearl Collection from Smyth Jewelers. This collection…

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Strategic Plan RFP

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Oyster Recovery  ORP is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for…

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The Shell Recycling Alliance: A Partnership that Makes Waves  

This World Recycling Day, let’s celebrate the impactful strides we’ve made in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration, thanks to the invaluable…

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2024 Board Member Update

As we observe our 30th anniversary, we extend our gratitude to ORP’s Board of Directors for their unwavering dedication to…

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