CUTTYHUNK, Massachusetts, April 1 2025 / PR NEWSWIRE / – Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms (NASDAQ: CTHK) is proud to announce the launch of Aquaculture World: The World’s First Oyster-Farm-Theme Park! “Come for the Oysters, Stay for the Experience!”

Set to open Summer 2025 at the pristine West End of Cuttyhunk Island, Aquaculture World will offer unforgettable fun for the whole family – built right on top of our existing oyster farm! Sustainability meets Splashability!

Theme Park Highlights include:

• The Shuckinator: a roller coaster shaped like a giant oyster shell
• Pearl Plunge: a 300 ft vertical drop water slide that terminates into a wild oyster bed
• Tidal Surge Tsunami Wave Pool: be immersed in Mother Nature’s raw power
• Black Market Aquarium Touch Tank: up close and personal interaction with rare and endangered species sourced from “international waters” 
• Bivalve Bay Lazy River: float through a simulated estuary while learning about oyster reproduction
• Crabby’s Chow Court: featuring our new oyster-flavored Dippin’ Dots
• Shellby the Oyster: our lovable mascot who’s “half shell, all heart”

We know folks like Cuttyhunk for its unspoiled beauty and laid-back vibe – which is why we are paving over the salt marshes to create a 2,000-car parking garage and building a 500 foot pier into Buzzards Bay for additional ferry service. Don’t worry, we’ll be using eco-friendly asphalt made from 0.002% oyster shells.

“Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the launch of Aquaculture World,” said CEO Bert Backwater. “Today we broke ground, and maybe a few environmental laws. But hey – it’s for the kids!” 

When asked about environmental impact, Backwater cited Aquaculture World’s commitment to sustainable branding, noting all plastic straws will be printed with the phrase “Grow, Shuck, Repeat.”

“At Aquaculture World, we believe in turning tidepools into opportunity,” said Sarah C. Sells-Seashore, VP of Experiential Infrastructure. “This groundbreaking new attraction is more than just a shell-ebration of bivalves, it’s a bold step in transforming Cuttyhunk into the Venice of themed and immersive aquaculture experiences. We are proud to be creating new jobs while drawing tourists to an island that previously offered only nature, peace, and simplicity.”