Copps Island Oysters is a fourth-generation, family-owned shellfish farm located in Norwalk, Connecticut—long revered as the historic “Oyster Town” of the East Coast. The business was formally founded in 1994 by Norman Bloom, though its roots trace back to the 1940s when his father, Norm Sr., and uncle Hillard began reviving Connecticut’s shellfish industry after its collapse in the mid-20th century. Today, with a fleet of 15 boats and thousands of acres of natural oyster beds, Copps Island continues to supply restaurants and consumers across the country with some of the freshest, most sustainably farmed oysters available.

Norman Bloom & Son is known for operating one of the last traditional, wild-harvest oyster farms in the United States. Their shellfish are cultivated using age-old seafloor farming techniques across the Norwalk and Westport Island chain—where sandy bottoms and nutrient-rich, fast-moving tides create ideal conditions for plump, sweet oysters with a signature briny bite. The company harvests daily, ensuring unmatched freshness and quality. Their product line also includes clams and lobsters, all available year-round, along with a retail line of shucking tools, cookbooks, and skincare products made from their own sugar kelp farm.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. From rigorous water testing and environmental partnerships to their kelp cultivation and local conservation efforts, Copps Island Oysters embodies a full-circle commitment to both ocean health and community. What began as a single boat and a few oyster grounds has blossomed into a legacy carried forward by Norm’s children, Jimmy and Jeanne, who are preserving the tradition while embracing innovation. Whether you're visiting their retail shop in Norwalk, enjoying a catered raw bar at your next event, or simply savoring their oysters at home, you're experiencing a living heritage—one that's been shaped by the tides, the land, and generations of hands that still work them.

Shellfish

• Oysters (all year round):
  • Copps Island Oysters – ~3.5 in, sweet & slightly briny, thick shell
  • White Rock Oysters – ~3 in, salty-sweet, uniform and deep-cupped
  • Mystics – ~3.5 in, balance of brine/sweetness/mineral, green-hued shells
• Clams (all year round):
  • Little Neck (2 in)
  • Top Neck (2.5 in)
  • Cherry Stone (3.5 in)
• Lobster:
  • Long Island Sound & Maine-sourced (1¼ – 1½ lb)

Value-Added Products

• Shucking Kits
• Cookbooks
• Skincare products made from sugar kelp
• Catering services (raw bars, clam bakes, lobster rolls, etc.)

Other Seafood Experiences

• Food Truck: “Copps Island Oyster Shack”
• Catering with “Shuck Truck” (oysters, clams, shrimp, more)