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In this episode of OYSTER-ology Kevin explores the intricate world of Olympia oysters with guest Emily Wilder. Emily shares her unique journey from being a pescatarian on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound to becoming a shellfish farming advocate and discovering her true passion to be a small business entrepreneur. She discusses her experiences working on oyster farms, her realization of the importance of sustainable seafood marketing and how she established Salinity Seafood & More to bridge the gap between consumers, artisans and high-quality local products. The conversation describes the distinct qualities of Olympia oysters, their historical significance, sustainable farming practices and Emily's plans for her future. Tune in to hear Emily soothingly weave together the multifaceted world of oysters, environmental stewardship and the importance of supporting local businesses.

00:00 Introduction to Olympia Oysters

00:39 Welcome to Oysterology

01:04 Emily Wilder's Journey

04:03 Discovering Shellfish Farming

07:03 The Evergreen State College Shellfish Club

08:35 Marketing and Business School

10:59 Working with Island Creek Oysters

13:20 Returning to the West Coast

16:34 The Unique Olympia Oyster

34:38 Salinity Seafood and More

45:55 Future Plans and Conclusion

LINKS:
Salinity Seafood & More website
(https://eatsalinity.com/)
Salinity Seafood & More Instagram site
(https://www.instagram.com/eatsalinity/)
Emily's Geoduckgal Instagram site
(https://www.instagram.com/geoduckgal/)
Skagit Shellfish
(https://skagitshellfish.com/)
Swinomish Shellfish Company
(https://swinomishshellfishcompany.com/)
The Living Shore: Rediscovering a Lost World, by Rowan Jacobsen. Bloomsbury USA; First Edition (September 1, 2009)
(https://www.amazon.com/Living-Shore-Rediscovering-Lost-World/dp/1596916842)
The Evergreen State College, Olympia Washington
(https://www.evergreen.edu/)

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