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One Lagoon, One Voice: The PodcastFlorida Oyster Farming in the Indian River LagoonIn this episode of One Lagoon – One Voice, we dive into the fascinating world of oyster farming with Sam Walsh of SharkBite Oysters and Nicolette Mariano of Treasure Coast Shellfish. Jessy chats with the farmers about how they grow oysters in floating gear on the Indian River Lagoon, what makes Florida oysters unique, and why eating farmed oysters is actually good for the environment.You’ll learn how local genetics make oysters stronger and better suited for Florida’s hot, salty waters, how farms create habitat for crabs, fish, and other marine life, and wh...
2025-09-2334 min
OYSTER-ologyEpisode 6: Nicolette Mariano, Treasure Coast ShellfishSend a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here!In this episode of OYSTER-ology, host Kevin Cox interviews Nicolette Mariano, owner of Treasure Coast Shellfish in Sebastian, Florida. Nicolette shares her journey from volunteering at a destroyed shellfish hatchery to managing her own sustainable oyster farm. They discuss topics like the challenges of aqua farming, environmental impacts and industry regulations, the stark realities of oyster farming, weather, oyster mortality, equipment and so much more. Despite starting Treasure Coast Shellfish alone at the onset of COVID by diving underwater to tend to her oysters, Nicolette...
2024-12-1638 min
Making a Living with MaggieWhen Mother Nature is your Business Partner - Making a Living in Sustainable SeafoodI had 4 clients land news job recently!! All are doing work they love, that's purposeful and meaningful to them and one even doubled her salary. It's exciting to see people investing in themselves and creating new career paths. My guest in this episode is a great example of this too! Nicolette Mariano, is CEO of Treasure Coast Shellfish. She is a sustainable seafood farmer who is constantly learning and growing not just her delicious oysters but also herself as an entrepreneur. You'll hear the excitement and happiness in her voice as she shares what a day in the l...
2024-05-3131 min