USDA Southern Regional Aquaculture Center

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) has published several fact sheets pertaining to oyster culture in the southern U.S., ranging from extensive and intensive cultivation methods to high-density rearing of oyster larvae.

Virginia Marine Advisory Services Program

Oyster culture has developed rapidly over the past decade in Virginia. The following publications are provided through the Marine Advisory Services Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences. In addition, other publications can be obtained directly from their website.

University of Georgia Marine Extension Service

Following are selected publications from the University of Georgia Marine Extension Service on wild spat collection and growout. Additional publications and information can be obtained directly from their website.