The following equipment suppliers and resources are provided as a service of the University of Florida/IFAS. We do not sponsor or endorse any of these suppliers over others. These lists have been compiled as informational handouts to interested persons and are believed to be accurate at the time of posting to the web site.
The following suppliers are provided by the UF Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Program as informational handouts for the Florida clam farming industry. These lists are believed to be accurate at the time of posting to the web site.
2024 Florida Shellfish Seed Suppliers
These hatchery and nursery operations are supplying molluscan shellfish seed to Florida growers. Contact suppliers for information on species, seed sizes, price, color variation, and availability.
2024 East Coast Hatchery & Nursery List
This publication compiled by Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service identifies shellfish seed suppliers along the East Coast of the United States. Note out-of-state seed suppliers must comply with Florida’s best management practices pertaining to genetic protection and disease prevention.
2023 Gulf of Mexico Seed Suppliers
This publication compiled by the Alabama Extension Service identifies shellfish seed suppliers along the Gulf of Mexico of the United States. Note out-of-state seed suppliers must comply with Florida’s best management practices pertaining to genetic protection and disease prevention.
2024 Clam Bag, Fabric, and Thread Suppliers
These suppliers are providing clam bags to Florida growers. Contact suppliers directly for information on mesh and bag sizes, prices, and availability. Information on fabric and thread suppliers is also available.
2020 Identification Tags
Examples of several types of tags that can be used for the identification of floating and off-bottom culture gear as well as vendor information.