Piney Point Aquaculture Center is the Fisheries Service shellfish hatchery (St. Mary's County). This facility specializes in oyster production and related services to support oyster habitat restoration projects, the aquaculture industry, the commercial fishing industry and the Marylanders Grow Oysters (MGO) program.

Helpful Links:

• http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/oysters/index.asp
• http://www.oysters.maryland.gov/
• http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicinfo/features/oysters.shtml

For more information concerning Piney Point Aquaculture Center, contact Stan Tomaszewski at 301-994-0241 or E-mail Stan.