Oyster Farming in Texas

Brad Lomax is a champion of our coastal community—a legendary surfer, local seafood restaurateur, cofounder of the “Sink Your Shucks” oyster shell recycling program, founder of the Texas Surf Conservancy, and a trailblazer in the Texas oyster farming industry. Mr. Lomax was recently appointed and named Chair of the Texas Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board by Governor Greg Abbott.

Throughout his life’s work, Brad Lomax has expressed his deep commitment and dedication to ensuring thriving coastal ecosystems in Texas. He and his teams have created partnerships between nonpro􀏐it, business, government, and educational institutions to further the cause for farmed oysters in Texas. His dedication to recycling oyster shells, restoring habitats, engaging in responsible agricultural and maricultural practices, and promoting the farmed oyster industry will ensure that future generations will enjoy the long-term health of Texas’ Gulf Coast waters—a truly impactful legacy.