We are a non-profit association representing 70% of BC's shellfish farmers as well as processors, industry suppliers, and service providers related to the industry.
We are dedicated to the sustainable growth and prosperity of the BC shellfish industry through communication and advocacy. We stand behind maintaining and improving the integrity of the marine environment.
Join us at 40 Knots Winery for an unforgettable evening celebrating the bounty of land, sea, and vine. Enjoy a six-course seasonal dinner created by renowned chef Avi Yadin Sternberg, thoughtfully paired with 40 Knots estate wines, accompanied by live music and the warm glow of the Harvest Moon in our beautiful Aurora Vineyard Terrace. […]
Join us for a day of education from industry, members and the BCSGA- followed by a cocktail hour, dinner and social! Coffee/tea & lunch will be provided for members attending the day-time portion of the event.Cocktail hour will be a cash/card bar. Event will be held at the Crown Isle in Courtenay. Event tickets will […]
At the Annual General Meeting in October 2020 there was near universal support from the membership for moving forward with the SHEP initiative. SHEP is a BCSGA led initiative aimed at improving the environmental performance of the membership. SHEP is needed because despite the best efforts of DFO, WLRS and the BCSGA, debris from shellfish […]
Our members include shellfish farmers, shellfish processors, and companies that supply and support the industry. Together, we are better able to influence change, educate and engage with government and public sector to seek out and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
By definition, shellfish farming is green and sustainable.
The shellfish our members farm are filter feeders that get their nutrients by drawing sea water through their gills. Meaning they rely on natural food that exists in the environment.
The cool, nutrient-rich coastal water of BC's vast coastline provide the ideal location to grow some of the highest-quality shellfish found on menus around the world.
BC's shellfish farmers rely on a healthy environment and have been considered stewards of the ocean for over 100 years.
Through raft, longline, and intertidal systems, our members farm Clams, Geoducks, Mussels, Oysters, and Scallops.
