Bringing ocean education to life
Oyster education for a cleaner, healthier coastline
Our goal to inform the public about the value and importance of wild oysters and balanced aquaculture. We engage in education through schools, public events, and at our upwellers. Oysters lend themselves to hands-on learning about our coastal ecosystems and the role they play.
We are currently expanding these efforts into a growing library of curriculum resources designed to bring this work into classrooms and community programs across Massachusetts.
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We work with schools to provide educational opportunities for students. This includes talks, field trips to explore the coastline, and visits to one of our upwellers. These programs gives students a unique experience to get outdoors and learn about our coastal ecosystems. We have limited capacity, but we encourage anyone interested in these opportunities to reach out to us at contact@massoyster.org.
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It's crucial to educate the public about oysters and their vital role in healthy coastal ecosystems. Public education will result in better policies at the local, state, and national level. We engage with the public through social media, events, and outreach to state and local leaders.
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Our upwellers are powerful tools for education. Beyond supplying oysters to our restoration efforts, they are a ideal platform for hands-on learning. Since its inception, we’ve raised over 1 million baby oysters. Learn more about our upweller program.
Explore Our Curriculum
We’re developing a series of curriculum resources designed for educators, students, and community programs. These materials are built to support hands-on learning and connect classrooms to real-world coastal restoration efforts.
Get Notified When Curriculum Is Released
We’re continuing to build out our education resources. If you’d like to be notified when new lesson plans are available, you can sign up below.
By sharing your information, you’re helping us understand how these resources are being used and the number of students we’re able to reach. This supports our reporting and helps us expand access to these programs.
Our Curriculum Categories
Marine Biology (Oyster Biology)
Coastal Chemistry (Chemistry)
Climate & Coastal Change (Climate impacts)
Ecosystem Dynamics (Food webs)
Human Impacts & Pollution (Pollution)
