The Pacific Shellfish Institute
In collaboration with shellfish farms along the west coast, we will assess the interaction of eelgrass with various oyster culture systems, and the ecological functions of these habitats for managed fish and invertebrate species.
West Coast: Species | NOAA Fisheries
Parents teach their kids to fish the West Coast’s 7,000 miles of shore and view wildlife such as elephant seals, sea turtles, and sea lions. Our prolific bays and estuaries nurture Dungeness crabs, oysters, and other delectable shellfish prized around the world.
Commercial Shellfish Aquaculture on the West Coast
Commercial Shellfish Aquaculture on the West Coast. In the Pacific Northwest, the shellfish industry injects an estimated $270 million a year into the region's economy, bringing jobs to over 3,200 people, primarily in coastal communities.
The Pacific Shellfish Institute | Washington
Shellfish aquaculture plays an increasingly important role in domestic seafood production: Washington State is the largest producer of hatchery-reared and farmed shellfish in the U.S, with more than 300 farms accounting for 25% of the total domestic production by weight and an annual farmgate value exceeding $108 million.
Our Shellfish - PCSGA
Shellfish on the West Coast Washington dominates the West Coast shellfish industry with extensive culture of Pacific oysters in the coastal bays of Willapa and Grays Harbor. These are sold both as fresh-shucked meat and live in the shell. Willapa Bay …
The Pacific Shellfish Institute | On the Farm
Watch this educational video about shellfish farming on the U.S. West Coast. This short film provides information on different farming methods and types of shellfish grown as well as the environmental & economic impacts (Narration by Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish).
Pacific Shellfish Research Unit - USDA ARS
The mission of the Pacific Shellfish Research Unit is to develop improved stocks and enhance production of shellfish along the US Pacific coast while ensuring that culture practices are sustainable and environmentally acceptable.
America’s Largest Shellfish Farm Sells 36 Million Oysters Annually
2018年6月4日 · One of the primary purveyors of Kumamotos locally is Shelton-based Taylor Shellfish Farms, the largest producer of farmed shellfish in the United States, raising oysters, clams, mussels,...
Marine/Seafood | Pacific County Economic Development Council
Pacific County is also home to the largest shellfish aquaculture industry on the west coast, with nearly 50 million pounds of oysters and clams produced each year, with a wholesale value exceeding $10 million.
Importance of U.S. West Coast Shellfish - NOAA Ocean …
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