Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List: This shippers list is published monthly and has been certified by regulatory authorities in the United States, Canada, Korea, New Zealand and Mexico under the uniform sanitation requirements of the National Shellfish Program.
East Coast Hatchery and Nursery List: This list, put out annually by the Rutgers University Cooperative Extension, is intended to connect shellfish growers with shellfish seed suppliers. It identifies shellfish hatcheries and nurseries from along the east coast of the U.S. and contains contact info and the products they expect to have available each year. The current list is up to date as of 2020.
Contacts
Eric Herbst: Coastal Aquaculture Specialist at NC Sea Grant, works with a diverse group of stakeholders and partners to assess industry needs, identify challenges and develop science-based solutions to advance opportunities in the state’s growing aquaculture sectors.
Email: echerbst@ncsu.edu
Phone: (252) 222-6314
Barry Nash: Seafood Technology and Marketing Specialist at NC Sea Grant, assists seafood businesses with commercializing new products, regulatory compliance, manufacturing and direct marketing.
Email: barry_nash@ncsu.edu
Phone: (252) 222-6337
Chris Matteo: Acting President of the NC Shellfish Growers Association. He owns Chadwick Creek Oysters and seed nursery in Bayboro and Siren’s Cove Shellfish in Beaufort.
Email: chris@chadwickcreek.com
Phone: (252) 226-9783
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