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This directory is intended to identify shellfish hatcheries and nurseries from along the east coast of the United States in order to serve as a tool for providing a stronger link between shellfish seed suppliers and shellfish farmers. The directory includes contact information for each business, as well as some additional information indicating the type of operation (i.e., hatchery, nursery, or research) and what products they expect to have available.
The following shellfish abbreviations are used:
BA = Blood Ark (Anadara ovalis),
BS = Bay Scallops (Argopecten irradians)
EO = European Oyster (Ostea edulis)
HC = Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria),
M = Mussel (Mytilus edulis),
OY = American Oyster (Crassostea virginica)
PS = Pink Shrimp (Farfantepenaeus duorarum)
SHC = Southern Hard Clams (Mercenaria campechiensis)
SC = Softshell Clam (Mya arenaria)
SS = Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)
SU = Surf Clams (Spisula solidissima)
SV = Sunray Venus Clams (Macrocallista nimbosa)
Also included below are the contact information for shellfish aquaculture Extension Agents and state agencies who are available as additional resources to support the shellfish aquaculture industry, including state-by-state guidance on shellfish importation regulations.
If there are any shellfish hatcheries or nurseries who wish to be added to this directory, then please complete this online form.
This information appears with the understanding that no endorsement or discrimination by Rutgers Cooperative Extension is implied or intended. In addition, Rutgers Cooperative Extension does not warrant the performance of the seed, nor do we attest to the business practices of these companies.
Please contact us with any questions or recommended edits and additions:
Dr. Douglas Zemeckis, County Agent II (Associate Professor), Ocean, Atlantic, and Monmouth Counties, Rutgers Cooperative Extension: zemeckis@njaes.rutgers.edu, 732-349-1152
Kelly Jurgensen, Marine Secretary, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County: kjurgensen@co.ocean.nj.us, 732-349-1152.