Nauti Sisters Sea Farm: A Coastal Dream Rooted in Sisterhood and Saltwater

Nauti Sisters Sea Farm was born from a shared love of Maine’s waters and a passion for sustainable aquaculture. Founded by Alicia in 2020, our farm started with a few oyster cages and a bold dream: to grow incredible oysters, share them with our community, and create immersive, educational experiences right on the water.

Alicia is the oldest of 3 girls who've all found their way to working on the water over the past several years. Initially the name Nauti Sisters was just clever and fun. Amy and Chelsea were not very interested in the crazy thing Alicia was dreaming up.. but a few years later they've all put in their time on the farm at some point.

In 2023, Amy joined the adventure as farm manager. In 2024 Amy and Chelsea pursued their captains credentials to support the next phase of growth for the business - tours and charters. Together, we built more than a farm—we built a floating classroom, a tasting bar, and a place for coastal connection.

From sunrise harvests to afternoon oyster tastings, every part of what we do is hands-on, heartfelt, and driven by a mission to make aquaculture accessible, exciting, and empowering—especially for women in the marine industry.

Whether you’re here for the oysters, the views, or the thrill of pulling up a lobster trap, you’re not just visiting a farm—you’re stepping into our story.

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Alicia Gaiero

Alicia Gaiero was raised in Belfast, Maine, and is the oldest of three sisters. Some of her favorite things include skiing, traveling, and supporting the growth of Maine’s aquaculture industry. She took a leap of faith in 2020, starting the farm with just a few oyster cages, big dreams, and very little experience. Since then, it’s grown into something much more—a hands-on oyster farm and ecotourism company that connects people to the working waterfront.

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Amy Gaiero

Amy Gaiero graduated from the University of Iowa, where she was a Division I field hockey player, a Big Ten Champion, and a student of Sustainability Science. She loves skiing, getting outside, and spending time on the water. After time away, she returned to Maine to join her sisters in earning her U.S. Coast Guard Captains License and serves as the manager at Nauti Sisters Sea Farm, helping grow oysters, and the family business—on the coast she’s always called home.

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Chelsea Gaiero

Chelsea Gaiero graduated from Kent’s Hill School and is currently studying chemical engineering and marine science at Northeastern University. As part of the Global Scholars Program, she’s lived and studied in Oakland, London, and Boston. She brings a wide range of on-the-water experience—from working as a sternman on a lobster boat to grinding away on a mussel farm to helping grow Nauti Sisters Sea Farm. She’s also pursued her captain’s license, and we’re always excited for any chance to have Chelsea back on the water with us.

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