Oyster Blog

Oyster Species     Just like with any critter, an oyster's genetics play a huge role in how it looks and grows. Of course, over the course of an oyster's development, many other variables come into play - what kind of food did it eat, was it crowded as it grew, was it grown on the beach or higher up in the water column etc. We'll get to those factors in other blog posts. But when you're eating a new oyster, we always recommend first going back to basics: what species is it? This post outlines the five species that...

Come work near the beach! Hama Hama is looking for reliable and hardworking folks to join our Oyster Saloon team in  Lilliwaup, WA. Family owned and operated for six generations, we’re a shellfish and timber farm located on the eastern slopes of the Olympic Peninsula. Our reputation for quality is built on hard work and clean water and our mission is pretty simple: use low impact farming methods to grow world-class oysters and trees, have fun, and leave something good for those who will come after us. The Oyster Saloon is located a stone’s throw from our oyster farm, and...

Hama Hama is looking for a Online Store Lead to keep our web-based retail sales channel happy and humming. This person will organize and reorder merchandise for sale, keep track of inventories, take and fulfill orders, track shipments, and generally work to provide excellent customer service. When not involved in day-to-day operation of the online store, they will help plan future product rollouts, schedule strategy meetings, and collaborate on social media, email, and other outreach efforts. Successful applicants for this position will have strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills, be excellent visual and verbal story tellers, and be comfortable working...

Hama Hama is looking for a Farm Store Lead. This is a dynamic position that’s perfect for someone who loves people and sea creatures, wants to promote a local food economy, is comfortable with numbers, and enjoys organizing things and staying physically active. The Farm Store Lead ensures that customers coming into the Store find the freshest, most delicious seafood in the PNW, sold at fair prices by a well-informed, friendly staff. They are directly responsible for enacting the Company’s priorities and goals in the Farm Store through daily operations, with a strong focus on shellstock quality. Ideal candidates will...

Come work near the beach! Hama Hama is looking for reliable and hardworking folks to join our Oyster Saloon team in Lilliwaup, WA. About Hama Hama Family owned and operated for six generations, we’re a shellfish and timber farm located on the eastern slopes of the Olympic Peninsula. Our reputation for quality is built on hard work and clean water and our mission is pretty simple: use low impact farming methods to grow world-class oysters and trees, have fun, and leave something good for those who will come after us. The Oyster Saloon is located a stone’s throw from our...