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 for a day of education from industry, members and the BCSGA- followed by a cocktail hour, dinner and social! We are aware the event is on Halloween, so be prepared for a somewhat spooky after-party. Coffee/tea & lunch will be provided for members attending the day-time portion of the event. Cocktail hour will […]
Get Shucked – Sip, Shuck & Learn! Get your tickets here! Join the BC Shellfish Growers Association at Gladstone Brewing Co. for a shucking good time! Sip on delicious brews while eating oysters, clams and mussels directly from the farmers who farm them! Little Wing Oyster Ltd, Baynes Sound Oyster Co, Saltspring Island Mussels, Fanny Bay Oysters, Kusshi Oysters, Macs Oysters and Sawmill […]
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 […]
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.
