What It Takes to Grow Four Million Oysters From 1.5 Billion Larvae | WSJ Operating Costs

Ward Oyster Co. is one of the largest cage oyster farms and hatcheries on the East Coast, selling 4 million oysters and tens of millions of oyster larvae each year. But it takes two years for the oysters to mature, and in that time, a lot can go wrong. To recoup its large operating costs, Ward sells both market oysters, eye larvae and other seed to other aquaculture companies. What are the biggest costs facing this huge farm and hatchery? WSJ takes an inside look into the complicated web of processes that helps raise millions of oysters each year. 0:00 Ward Oyster Company 1:03 Royalties 1:40 Utilities 2:33 Staff 4:26 Repairs 5:05 Insurance 6:18 Supplies 7:22 Capital expenditures #Oysters #Food #WSJ