Impact:
Over a quarter million shellfish are growing in Suffolk Project in Aquaculture Training (SPAT) maintained oyster cages throughout Suffolk County.
300+ SPAT Members logged 5,000+ hours in CCE-Marine shellfish hatcheries and nurseries just last year.
In 2019, CCE Marine reached 3,597 individuals through programs offered at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center in Southold, and thousands more at our other facilities throughout Suffolk County.