Recently, NOAA National Ocean Service Leadership (Nicole LeBoeuf, Paul Scholz, and Rachael A. Dempsey) and our Executive Leadership Team (Sean Corson, Margo Schulze-Haugen, and Mark Monaco) had the privilege of touring Ferry Cove Shellfish Hatchery in Sherwood, MD. Stephan Abel, the CEO, provided valuable insights into Ferry Cove's commitment to producing high-quality shellfish larvae and seed stock. Their work aligns with our mission to support sustainable aquaculture and Blue Economy development in the Mid-Atlantic region.