Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery

Tara Anne Riley is the Town of Nantucket's Biologist. Tara is responsible for running the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery and managing shellfish restoration and enhancement projects around the island.

Tara has a Master's degree in Fisheries adn Aquaculture and over 20 years of shellfish production experience. Tara has also worked with WHOI on shellfish projects in third world countries in efforts to share her knowledge and passion for growing shellfish.