Welcome to the new and improved Online Resource Guide for Florida Shellfish Aquaculture.

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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, and others involved in the shellfish industry. A “news blog” is featured which provides
current information on a timely basis and replaces The Bivalve Bulletin newsletter. This site also includes updates on research and
extension projects, presentations from industry workshops, suppliers’ lists, and pertinent publications. Read More

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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, and others involved in the shellfish industry. A “news blog” is featured which provides current information on a timely basis and replaces The Bivalve Bulletin newsletter. This site also includes updates on research and extension projects, presentations from industry workshops, suppliers’ lists, and pertinent publications. Read More

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Projects

Clam Workshops

What's in the Clam Bag

What Do Clams Eat?

Big Bend Shellfish Trail

Cedar Key Everlasting

Sunray Venus

Water Quality

Environmental Benefits

Farm Benefits Calculator

Oyster Demonstration Project

Oyster Culture

Latest News & Events »

  • Sign-up for USDA NRCS’s EQIP by October 3

    NRCS

    The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has begun accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Last year, disaster assistance funding introduced growers impacted by the 2024 hurricane season to EQIP Conservation Practice 400 – Bivalve Aquaculture Gear and Biofouling Control – the first practice made available for shellfish…

    Sign-up for NAP and ELAP by September 30

    USDA FSA

    The deadline to sign-up for these programs and provide an acreage report is September 30, 2025, for coverage of crop year 2026.

    New Aquaculture Gear Guide

    diagram of floating oyster aquaculture floating gear

    A new technical guide analyzes marine aquaculture gear types for resource managers, decision makers and aquaculturists.

    More news

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