Oysters in the United States originate from five species and from there are referenced based on where they are from, how they are handled, and the water they filter.

Five Species:

Crassostrea Gigas–Pacific Oysters

Crassostrea Sikamea–Kumamoto Oysters

Crassostrea Virginicas–Atlantic Oysters (Bluepoints, Wellfleets, and More)

Ostrea Edulis–European Flats

Ostrea Lurida or Ostrea Conchapila–Olympia Oysters

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Beau Soleil – Atlantic – East Coast – Miramichi Bay, New Brunswick

Black Point – Atlantic – East Coast – Prince Edward Island

Sassy Malpeques – Atlantic – East Coast – Prince Edward Island

Apalachicola – Gulf of Mexico – Apalachicola Bay