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Interested in having an oyster reef in your own backyard?

Whether you're interested in having a ground-level oyster reef or a hanging oyster garden, The Zip Project is at your service! Prices do vary, depending on how big of a reef you want, generalized prices of each reef design are below.

Design & Price

Ground-Level Design

The ground level design is 4.5ft x 4.5ft per square.

One Square

$300 (per square)

Made with galvanized steel, biodegradable mesh netting, and oyster shells


Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Design

Each cage is roughly 2.5ft in length.

10 Cages (minimum)

$200 (every 10 cages)

Made with galvanized steel and oyster shells; supported by amarine rope and eye screws

*transportation and service fee will be included in the total cost

Benefits from having your own oyster reef:

- improved water quality

- protection from predators

- protection from storms and strong winds

- shoreline protection (living shorelines)

- creates habitats for other marine species

Contact Us

Interested in having your own Oyster Reef or in partnering with us? Reach out!

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The Zip Project

Phone Number: 4079202249 Email: betsystewart80@gmail.com Instagram: @the.zip.project *We typically respond the same day!


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