GLOUCESTER SEA HIVE

Welcome to The Sea Hive

Rooted in coastal Gloucester and buzzing with purpose, Gloucester Sea Hive is a small-scale apiary founded on stewardship, sustainability, and community. We started with two hives and a commitment to grow with care—guided by the rhythm of the seasons, the hum of healthy bees, and a deep respect for the land and lives we share it with.

Our first colonies are thriving, and we’re laying the foundation for seasonal honey harvests, handcrafted beeswax goods, and educational offerings to help new beekeepers get started.

Whether you’re here to follow the journey, host a hive of your own, or learn what it means to grow alongside the bees—thank you for stopping by. You’re part of the hive now.

🐝 First-Year Apiary in Gloucester, MA

🌱 Host-a-Hive Program (Coming Soon)

📚 Beginner Beekeeper Resources in Development

🐝 Black/Woman/Veteran-Owned & Operated

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🌀 Show Your Hive Pride

Every shirt sold helps fund the real work happening at Gloucester Sea Hive—supporting our bees, equipment, and slow-growth approach to sustainable beekeeping.

This design is printed direct-to-garment (DTG) on soft, breathable cotton and features original artwork inspired by the way beekeeping rewires your brain and your wardrobe. Three color options available.

It’s bold, intentional, and very much part of the hive.

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Who we are

We’re a small, coastal beekeeping project rooted in Gloucester, Massachusetts—where the air smells like salt, the wind has an opinion, and the seasons still matter.

Gloucester Sea Hive began with a deep respect for pollinators and the slow, deliberate work they do. What started with a fascination with honeybees over fifteen years ago as a response to colony collapse has grown into a commitment: to care for bees in a way that honors their role in our ecosystem and our food supply.

We’re learning, tending, and building something that reflects the rhythms of this place—quietly, season by season.

This is a space for the Sea Bees and the people who care about them. For honey, wax, and pollination. For education, transparency, and the kind of work that doesn’t rush.

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Ever seen a queen bee lay an egg? 👑🐝 Meet Queen Labeefah—she’s inspecting cells, choosing just the right ones, and starting the next generation. Fun fact: A queen can lay up to 2,000 eggs a day in peak season. Follow for more real-world beekeeping 🐝🌼 #BlackBeekeeper #QueenWatch #queenbee #beekeeping #blackbeekeeper #beereels #honeybees #beefacts #beekeeperlife #queenlabeefah #egglaying #beekeepersofinstagram #womenwhofarm #homesteading #honeyharvest #savethebees #beekeepingtips #farmher #beekeepingeducation #apiarylife #buzzingaround
Not everyone wants a tote. Some folks just want to help. You can support Gloucester Sea Hive one-time, monthly, or by sponsoring a hive. Calm bees. Strong queens. Small-scale, Black- and veteran-owned apiary on Cape Ann. 🐝 ko-fi.com/gloucestersea
Not everyone wants a tote. Some folks just want to help. You can support Gloucester Sea Hive one-time, monthly, or by sponsoring a hive. Calm bees. Strong queens. Small-scale, Black- and veteran-owned apiary on Cape Ann. 🐝 ko-fi.com/gloucesterseahive (link in bio) #beekeeping #blackownedbusiness #gloucesterma #honeybees #veteranowned #smallfarm #supportlocal #regenerativefarming #beetok #ko_fi
One hive. Two queen losses. Laying workers. Failed queen cells. And now… maybe a comeback? Come see what I saw—and whether this hive finally has a ruling queen. @blackgirlbythesea #beekeepinglife #queenbee #layingworker #backyardbeekeeping #apiarycheck #gloucesterma #womenwhokeepbees #blackbeekeepers #beehiveupdate #savethebees
Monarch butterflies mating in our peach tree—another step in their incredible migration cycle. General: #MonarchButterfly #Monarchs #ButterflyLove #ButterflyMating #Pollinators #WildlifeInMyBackyard #MassachusettsNature #NewEnglandWildlife #BackyardBiodiversity #SummerVibes #NatureLovers #Insects #GardenEcosystem #PeachTreeWatch
Tomorrow I’m checking on the hive that’s been through it: two queens lost, one laying worker, and now—maybe—a newly mated queen. Foragers are back with pollen. That could mean open brood… or just false hope. I’m hoping it’s a sign she’s laying and I can get in one last walkway split before the season closes. Winter is coming. #BeekeepingLife #QueenWatch #HiveCheck #BackyardBeekeeper #BeekeepingUpdate #BeeSeason2025 #GloucesterSeaHive #BeekeepingJourney #DoubleNuc #OverwinteringBees #LayingWorker #BeekeepersOfTikTok #BeekTok #BeekeeperLife #ApiaryUpdate #HoneybeeHealth #MassachusettsBeekeeper #RegenerativeFarming #WomenWhoFarm #VeteranOwnedBusiness
Ever seen a queen bee lay an egg? 👑🐝 Meet Queen Labeefah—she’s inspecting cells, choosing just the right ones, and starting the next generation. Fun fact: A queen can lay up to 2,000 eggs a day in peak season. Follow for more real-world
Not everyone wants a tote. Some folks just want to help. You can support Gloucester Sea Hive one-time, monthly, or by sponsoring a hive. Calm bees. Strong queens. Small-scale, Black- and veteran-owned apiary on Cape Ann. 🐝 ko-fi.com/gloucestersea
One hive. Two queen losses. Laying workers. Failed queen cells. And now… maybe a comeback? Come see what I saw—and whether this hive finally has a ruling queen. @blackgirlbythesea #beekeepinglife #queenbee #layingworker #backyardbeekee
Monarch butterflies mating in our peach tree—another step in their incredible migration cycle. General: #MonarchButterfly #Monarchs #ButterflyLove #ButterflyMating #Pollinators #WildlifeInMyBackyard #MassachusettsNature #NewEnglandWildlife #Bac
Tomorrow I’m checking on the hive that’s been through it: two queens lost, one laying worker, and now—maybe—a newly mated queen. Foragers are back with pollen. That could mean open brood… or just false hope. I’m h

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Monthly updates from the hive—what the bees are up to, what we’re learning, and how you can support pollinators where you live.