The wait is over! We purchased larvae (almost oysters) today. We traveled to Ferry Cove Shellfish in Tilghman, Maryland and picked up 2 million larvae. We had a few hiccups preparing for the larvae—we will call it a learning curve. First, low salinity prevented the hatcheries from starting the spawning season. Then, our air pump was not keeping up with the back pressure of the water, and we had to make sure all the shell was underwater, but we are confident that we are giving the larvae a good chance at survival. Our salinity and temperature are right. Now we will wait and see if the larvae attaches to the shell.
 Once the bundle is unwrapped, you can start to see they really are individuals. |  You can't help but try to see them swimming.  Individual swimmers under the macro lens. |  Dad's glasses helped her see the larvae better.  A last swish of the bucket to release the stragglers. |
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