SELLING VIRGINIA-GROWN OYSTERS
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
PROTECTING THE BAY
Our Mission
Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch began operations in 2014, but our love of the Bay and oysters spans over 50 years. Co-owned by Paul Simpson, Todd Neilson and Jess Jones, the mission of Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch is simple…
Protect the Bay by farming oysters. Sell Virginia-grown oysters that are always fresh and taste great. Support our community through partnerships and service.
A portion of all sales help clean the Chesapeake Bay.
Oyster Facts
TYPE: Invertebrate
GROUP NAME: Colony, Bed, or Reef
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Crassostrea Virginica (Eastern Oyster)
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN CAPTIVITY: Up to 20 years
SIZE: 3 in (8 cm) to 14 in (36 cm)
A single oyster can filter over 50 gallons of water per day.
At one time, the oysters in the Chesapeake were so numerous, they were hazardous to navigation.