Shellfish farming and restoration is critical to get more oysters, clams, and mussels in the water for food, jobs, and ecosystem services.

We have collected hundreds of hours of video from 10 shellfish farm locations around Puget Sound, WA. Subsets of these video data were processed manually to address questions of aquaculture habitat use.

This farming method focuses on cultivating shellfish species like oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops in controlled coastal environments, ensuring a reliable supply of these popular seafood products.

In this episode, we explore what it means to be a shellfish farmer in the United States, including covering what shellfish aquaculture is, who does it, where it occurs, who regulates it, and where the farmed …

This guide walks through the key steps in planning and establishing a shellfish farm, including choosing the right location, selecting shellfish species, procuring equipment, and ensuring...

This short film provides information on different farming methods and types of shellfish grown as well as the environmental & economic impacts (Narration by Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish).

Sep 19, 2025 · This site provides, through the University of Florida IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Program, information about shellfish farming and related activities for the general public, growers, …

There are a variety of shellfish farming techniques, often depending on the species and the geographic location of the farm. Shellfish can be grown directly on the beach, placed in protective netting or grow …

In another form of aquaculture known as stock restoration, experts grow fish and shellfish in a hatchery before releasing them to rebuild wild populations or coastal habitats, such as oyster reefs.

Shellfish farming is defined as the intense cultivation of shellfish in coastal waters, which can lead to environmental disturbances by altering sedimentary processes and affecting oxygen concentrations …