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Welcome to the Bureau of Aquaculture

David H. Carey, Bureau Director

Staff & Contact Us

General Information About Connecticut’s Shellfish Industry

Environmental Benefits of Shellfish Aquaculture

Oyster & Clam Disease Fact Sheets

Shellfish Sanitation Program

Shellfish Industry Profile and Economic Impact

Regulatory Guidance

Laboratory Services

Branford Initiative

Harmful Algal Blooms

Related Links | Definitions and FAQs

Shellfish Area Classifications and Maps

Importation Policy

Industry

Commercial Shellfishing in Connecticut

Shellfish Ground Leasing Procedure and Lease Opportunities

DA/BA Applications, Forms, and Licenses

Aquaculture Permit Requirements

HACCP Information

Recreational

Recreational Shellfishing and Shellfish Handling Guidance

Shellfish Area Contacts and Hotlines

Legal Notices

December 2019 Shellfish Growing Area Classification Changes

For the Public Photo Credit: Kara Bonsack, UConn CLEAR	For the Industry
Recreational Shellfishing	Commercial Shellfishing in Connecticut
Handling Guidance for Recreational Harvesters	Shellfish Ground Leasing Procedure
	Shellfish Lease Opportunities
Shellfish Area Contacts and Hotlines	Bureau of Aquaculture Applications, Forms, and Licenses
Shellfish Handling and Safety	Aquaculture Permit Requirements in CT
	HACCP Information
Shellfish Commission Guidance Documents	Shellfish Industry Meetings and Presentations

Oyster Aquaculture Bags

Oyster Shell Boat

Oyster Seed