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NANTUCKET SHELLFISH ASSOCIATION

FOUR TYPES OF BUSINESS PACKAGES

NSA events are focused on celebrating Nantucket Shellfish with our island community. Each year we host four ticketed events which includes NSA Scallopers Ball as our marquee fundraiser event of the year. SB coincides with the start of recreational “family” scallop season on island - its history is strong and the demand for tickets is even stronger (tickets sold out in less than 72 hours for SB24).

This year we are happy to offer three ways for businesses to participate in NSA Scallopers Ball 25 (SB25) and align their identity with the NSA audience before + during the event on October 3rd, 2025.

NSA Partners and NSA Sponsors will receive SB25 tickets as a thank you for their financial contribution, while SB25 Auction Donors will receive recognition for their product or service donation.

BECOME A NSA PARTNER

BECOME A SB25 SPONSOR

BECOME A SB25 SUPPORTER

DONATE TO SB25 AUCTION

All financial contributions from businesses over $250 are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. NSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and provides receipt of all donations but cannot provide advice on what is and what is not tax deductible.

WHO WE ARE

Nantucket Shellfish Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 2003 by a group of islanders who believed in protecting the sustainability of our island’s shellfisheries.

For over 20 years, NSA has built an organization on this belief by funding and collaborating research & education initiatives that aim to benefit the sustainability of Nantucket shellfish populations, water quality, and harbor health.

In the summer of 2024, NSA started a new chapter of growth building programs, events, and harbor health initiatives on top of the rock solid foundation. In 2025, we are expanding on this work even more!

WHAT WE DO

NSA is primarily focused on the following areas:

Running NSA programs that educate & inspire our island community (youth, adults, & families) about the sustainability of Nantucket’s shellfish, harbor, and water quality.

Taking the lead on NSA harbor health initiatives that range from Nantucket Bay Scallop seed stranding moves to Nantucket harbor debris cleanup.

Hosting NSA shellfish celebration events that highlight the beauty of our island’s Nantucket Oysters, Nantucket Quahogs, and our iconic wild Nantucket Bay Scallop.

Providing NSA grants & scholarships to students, researchers, shellfishermen, and organizations that share in our mission and request funding to carry out their work, studies, and harbor health related initiatives.

Collaborating with other like minded non-profits and organizations on water quality and harbor health related initiatives & projects.

WHY WE DO IT

The NSA mission is to “protect & preserve Nantucket’s harbors, water quality, and shellfish fisheries.”

Simply put, we carry out our work because we care about the sustainability of Nantucket’s shellfisheries and the health of our harbors.

We want everyone in our community to enjoy our island’s prized shellfish and harbors, and at the same time protect them for future generations to enjoy as well.

NSA MAIN FOCUS AREAS THIS SUMMER

HARBOR TO FUTURE PROGRAM

The NSA Harbor to Future program started in the Fall of 2024 and has grown into a year round program focused on inspiring & educating Nantucket youth about the beauty of our island’s shellfish and the need to keep our harbor healthy.

The program has already reached over 100 youth, bringing them on or near the water for hands on experiences with shellfish and the waters that surround our island.

With four generous grants from Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation, CFN Remain Fund, Nantucket Golf Club Foundation, and the SSF, our Harbor to Youth program has been able to collaborate with the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, the team from the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery, and our partner Nantucket by Water.

In Fall 2025, this program will expand into the Nantucket schools to reach an even bigger + diverse youth population, getting youth into the water to dive for our iconic bay scallops, learn more about our island’s shellfisheries, and the need to focus on the sustainability of our harbor health.

Businesses that become an NSA Partner become aligned with the youth programs and harbor health initiatives that we run to benefit our harbors, shellfish, and island community.

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HARBOR DEBRIS CLEAN UP

The NSA Harbor Debris Clean Up is an initiative that we launched in June 2005.

With a massive team effort, we have successfully removed over 3,500 pounds of sunken hazardous debris from Nantucket harbor that included fuel tanks, engine blocks, boat batteries, steel piping and various wiring.

We are now planning phase two of the Harbor Debris Clean Up and fundraising for comprehensive seabed mapping to get a clearer picture on where there is more sunken debris that needs to be removed.

This harbor initiative was brought to our attention by a veteran commercial Nantucket Bay Scalloper and has received more recognition than we ever expected since completing phase one.

Many members, donors, and island residents + visitors have contacted us to help with this initiative through financial contributions and volunteer support.

Businesses that sign on to become an NSA Partner will be able to align their identity with our work on this harbor health initiative.

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