A Tide of Uncertainty: Shellfish Farming in Wellfleet
Shellfish farming has always been rough, unpredictable, uncertain. Challenged by the wild ocean, by extreme weather and changing climate, oyster and hard-shell clam farmers suffered a near total collapse of markets and distribution networks under COVID-19. This exhibit showcases some oyster and hard-shell clam farmers of Wellfleet, Massachusetts. This is a rough business, with a bright warm side.