Clams and oysters produced by Florida’s shellfish growers not only taste good but also provide many benefits!
Recent research conducted by UF/IFAS reveals environmental insights of cultured shellfish. These benefits include improving water quality through filter feeding and removal of excess nutrients, and creating habitat for species diversity and abundance. To learn more, visit https://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu/environmental-benefits-shellfish-aquaculture/. Nutritional insights of cultured shellfish, such as a smart source of protein, healthy fat profiles, major minerals, and abundant B vitamins, were provided in a 2025 publication by Food+Planet: What Consumers Need to Know: Latest Science on Health and Food Safety of Clams, Mussels, Oyster and Scallops. Discover more at https://foodandplanet.org/.
These environmental and nutritional benefits of cultured clams and oysters are presented in the colorful posters found below (both jpgs and pdfs), which can be downloaded and used by industry to inform the public.
