Suppliers

Suppliers

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.

Shellfish Seed Suppliers:

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.


2021 Florida Shellfish Seed Suppliers
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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.


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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.


2019 Gulf of Mexico Seed Suppliers
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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.


Clam Culture Gear Suppliers:

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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.


 

Oyster Culture Gear Suppliers:

  • BST Oyster Supplies manufacture and supply a complete range of products required for the Adjustable Longline System for growing oysters.
  • C.E. Shepherd manufactures welded stainless steel wire mesh, galvanized welded wire mesh, PVC coated welded wire mesh, twisted wire mesh, and other products.
  • Chesapeake Bay Oyster Company is a supplier of a variety of oyster culture equipment, tools, and accessories.
  • Double D Oysters is a regional distributor of OysterGro culture gear.
  • FlipFarm Systems offer a new, semi-automated oyster growing system designed and operated by oyster growers in New Zealand.
  • Go Deep manufactures products, including vexar bags and pontoon floats, to aid in farming oysters in rack and bag, floating cage and long line systems.
  • Ketchum Supply is a manufacturer and supplier of wire mesh trays, racks, and cages, along with other products and accessories used in oyster aquaculture.
  • Outlaw Oysters is the regional distributor for Ketchum Supply, Zapco, and Go Deep equipment manufacturers.
  • OysterGro supplies a floating farming system used for single cup oyster production.
  • Oyster Tracker provides a management solution for shellfish growers, wholesalers, distributors, and dealers, enabling organizations to optimize their activities, comply with regulations, and keep up with their inventory.
  • Rubber and Plastic (R.A.P.) Technologies is builds good quality oyster cages, made from recycled materials, designed according to customer specifications, and built to last.
  • Sea Farms Consulting specialized in improved bottle silos and custom built nursery systems
  • SEAPA specializes in the design and supply of molded plastic aquaculture products, in particular oyster baskets, attachment systems, and accessories.
  • Shell Game Products offers a wide selection of oyster tumblers and sorters built with fully welded aluminum based on growers’ specific needs and budget.
  • SmartOysters offers a mobile app and web-based dashboard that allows oyster farmers to record stock movements, automatically schedule farm tasks and manage workflow through an intuitive interface.
  • Zapco Aquaculture is a manufacturer of off-bottom single seed oyster cultivation products and accessories.
2020 Identification Tags
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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.


Other Suppliers:

  • C.E. Shepherd manufactures welded stainless steel wire mesh, galvanized welded wire mesh, PVC coated welded wire mesh, twisted wire mesh, and other products.
  • Industrial Netting specializes in plastic netting for packaging, predator control, traps, filters, and screens for filtration – even stainless steel mesh and sieves.
  • Memphis Net & Twine is a source of fishing netting, fishing nets, rope, twine, and fishing supplies including custom nets for aquaculture, also supplies boots and rain gear.