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.
Any operation in a dynamic marine environment is challenging and this is a trial that shellfish growers face daily, highlighted by a recent incident. On Tuesday evening (December 14), a tugboat moving mussel rafts, contracted by Fanny Bay Oysters, was forced to release a load when weather conditions threatened the safety of the boat and […]
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 […]
This year’s events boasted hundreds of international and local delegates,world-class chefs, fantastic speakers and presentations, and countless business networking opportunities. To top it off, the Comox Valley welcomed visitors with beautiful sunny weather all week long. BC Seafood ExpoThe BC Seafood Expo attracted suppliers, qualified domestic and international buyers, distributors, producers, industry leaders and government […]
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.
