Maine Magazine’s July issue included Nauti Sisters Sea Farm in a feature on women-led oyster farms and the environmental role oysters play in Maine’s coastal ecosystem. The piece was written by Anna Fiorentino with photography by Steve De Neef. We are proud to be part of the conversation it starts.
What the Article Explores
The Maine Magazine piece looks at how oysters are becoming a tool for climate resilience on the Maine coast. Oysters filter up to 50 gallons of water per day. They provide habitat for sea life. They require no feed, no freshwater, and almost no fuel to grow. The article makes a compelling case for oyster farming as one of the most sustainable forms of food production on the planet.
Nauti Sisters Sea Farm is featured alongside Wolfe Neck Oyster Company and other Maine growers. The piece captures the hard, hopeful reality of working on the water — from diving for sunken cages to mentoring the next generation of farmers.
Our Role in the Story
Nauti Sisters founder Alicia Gaiero is profiled as part of a new generation of Maine women transforming the aquaculture landscape. She built the farm without a family history on the water. What she had was a commitment to doing it right — sustainably, equitably, and with a genuine connection to the coast.
That commitment shows up in everything we do. From the way we manage our cages to the tours we run on Casco Bay, the goal is always the same. Connect people to where their food comes from and help them understand why it matters.
Why Oysters Matter
If you have ever wondered why oyster farming is embraced by scientists, foodies, and policymakers alike, this story lays it out clearly. Each oyster filters up to 50 gallons of water per day. Oyster cages provide habitat for sea life. Farming oysters uses almost no feed, fuel, or freshwater — making it one of the most sustainable forms of protein on the planet.
We are proud to be part of a food system that gives more than it takes. And we are proud to offer tours and charters that bring people into that story firsthand.