Kumamoto Oysters - 1 dozen

Kumamoto Oysters Species: Magallana sikameaHarvest Date: 12/02/25Aquaculture Farm: Coast Seafood, Humboldt Bay, CAFarming Method: SEAPA basked raisedMonterey Bay Seafood Watch Rating: Best ChoiceWarning: Consuming raw or undercooked seafood may cause illness Biological Information: The Pacific Oyster is native to Japan and was introduced to North America in the 1920’s, and since then they have become the most commonly farmed oyster in the world. They have a distinctive, elongated shell that has thick, rough folds with the inside being an off white color with purple streaks. Pacific Oysters are fast growers and quick to reach maturity. They are all born male and with age metamorphose into highly fecund females capable of producing 50-200 million eggs during a single spawning event. In the larval phase they are mobile and move through the water column with a larval foot to help them locate a good location to settle as an adult. Once they settle, they permanently attach to their chosen su