In our oyster production, every step matters. That’s why our team handles every part of the process from oyster growing and harvesting to the packaging and shipping with care. The Sanctuary Oysters logistics and distribution team is an integral part of our operations and is responsible for ensuring that our delicious oysters reach their destination fresh and on time. Handling orders from both the domestic and export markets, one of the team’s key functions is coordinating with the farm to properly pack and send out orders. They also handle all the necessary paperwork for customers and brokers ..read more

If you have seen our bold Sanctuary Oysters packaging, then you have likely noticed the phrase, “raised by whales” across the box. This messaging speaks to the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, the pristine location of the Sanctuary Oysters farm. In addition to housing two coastal lagoons and a unique, complex ecosystem, the El Vizcaino serves as a retreat for grey whales. These lagoons are recognized as the world’s most important mating and nursery grounds for the once endangered North Pacific grey whale. These gentle giants have the longest known migration of any mammal, travelling 10,000 to ..read more

  The most delicious time of year is right around the corner, and we are already dreaming up this year’s holiday menu. Naturally, the star of the show in our hearts and homes is always nature’s most delectable bivalve, Sanctuary Oysters. From apps to impress to side dishes to swoon for, oysters are our go to all season long when it comes to entertaining and feeding our friends and family. Need some inspiration for your own celebration? Read on for tasty tips for each and every occasion.   Thanksgiving Oyster Stuffing with Fennel, Tarragon, and Sausage by Daniel Gritzer of Serious Ea ..read more

At Sanctuary Oysters, our team members are the most valued aspect of our company. We are proud to employ a passionate team of men and women from the surrounding rural beaches of Baja California. With an almost equal distribution of jobs between men and women, we are committed to gender equality in the workplace, and we provide child-care for our working families. Our team is dedicated to their work and the Sanctuary Oysters core purpose, creating joy and nutrition from the ocean with a commitment to the health of our planet. Recently, we celebrated our team with care packages consisting of t ..read more

As we take another spin around the sun and celebrate this coming Earth Day at Sanctuary Oysters, we thought what better time than now to share more on our commitment to sustainability practices. Sound environmental stewardship and curation of strong partnerships that share our ideals are at the forefront of all our endeavors.   Our oysters have consistently been recognized for their quality, freshness and flawlessly clean taste while simultaneously surpassing the most demanding international norms and standards for organic oysters. We know this is due to the environment they are grown, a ..read more

From the beginning, one of our priorities at Sanctuary Oysters has been to become leaders in building a sustainable oyster operation with a zero-carbon footprint. We believe that each individual action builds upon the last, consistently moving us toward this goal and we are thrilled to be able to highlight the latest improvements to the farm: solar energy and desalination.   While keeping a large biomass of oysters on the farm is an important way to fix CO2, we find that it is necessary to work on all parts of the operation where CO2 is generated, such as producing the energy needed for ..read more

When it comes to seafood, there’s nothing more delicious than a just-shucked oyster. We know at first glance, preparing these delectable morsels yourself can seem daunting. Never fear, we are here to help demystify the oyster shucking technique. So, where do you start? Just follow these steps and with a bit of practice, you’ll become a pro: Grab the right tools. We prefer grabbing a reliable oyster knife. It has a guard around the blade to prevent any slipping and it’s meant to get the job done. It’s important to have a thin edge you can work between the shells that’s also strong enough to p ..read more

Summertime and the livin’s easy! It’s just about time for our oysters to take their yearly vacation. At Sanctuary Oysters, we provide our customers with the very best tasting, most sustainable and highest quality Pacific oysters in the world. We believe everyone needs a little break, from our oysters to our committed staff, to de-stress so we make the bold choice to pause production in the warm summer months for quality control.   Why do oysters need a vacation? The naturally warmer water temperatures of the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve in the late summer months creates the best conditi ..read more

Our favorite day of the year is here, and we can’t wait to shuck, slurp, and celebrate our way through the day. Whether you dine in or out we have got you covered with an array of delicious ways to enjoy this delectable delicacy, the oyster!   1. With something sparkling… Oysters on the Half Shell with Rosé Mignonette By Jeremy Sewall and Food & Wine Nothing says summer quite like a glass of rosé and this recipe takes inspiration from the bubbly version of summers beverage darling. The fresh flavor of our Sanctuary Oysters is enhanced perfectly by this mignonette crafted with an effe ..read more

Get ready for our oysters to take a break! A vacation allows our oysters to relax, recharge, and soak up the late season sunshine. But why do oysters need a break? Each year in the late summer and early fall months, the natural conditions of the oyster’s environment are not favorable to support the oysters through the stress caused during harvesting and distribution. At Sanctuary Oysters, we care deeply about our oysters’ wellbeing. That’s why we make the bold decision to stop production rather than possibly harm our little gems during the process. In the meantime, our Pacific oysters enjoy ..read more