In the spirit of independence handed down by the residents of the island, GSP Oyster Co. holds a vision to revive Block Island’s saltwater foodways and eating within the ecosystem. We believe that our food choices matter. We strive to produce the best product we can and building community in the work that we do.
We are active in building oyster reef sanctuaries. The first one began construction in 2009. It has grown to such a size that it can be seen using satellite imagery. Overseen by Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management and the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the US Department of Agriculture, our reef shows it’s growing and has some of the best biological characteristics in the State! Oyster reefs are an innovative method to improve water quality, provide for species diversity and offer a fascinating insight into how nature builds and creates environments. We also recycle oyster shell from our customers and farm, redistributing it to our oyster reef sanctuary in the Great Salt Pond.
