Welcome to the Bureau of Aquaculture
David H. Carey, Bureau Director
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General information about the Bureau
Shellfish Sanitation Program
Laboratory Services
Shellfish Area Classifications and Maps
Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring
Vibrio Management
General Information about Connecticut Shellfish Aquaculture
Environmental Benefits of Shellfish & Shellfish Aquaculture
Oyster & Clam Disease Surveillance and Fact Sheets
Shellfish Handling and Guidance
Importation Policy
Related Links | Definitions and FAQs
Shellfish Industry
Applications, Forms, and Licenses
Shellfish Industry Profile and Economic Impact
Commercial Shellfishing in Connecticut
Shellfish Ground Leasing Procedure and Lease Opportunities
Aquaculture Permit Requirements
HACCP Information and Forms
Regulatory Guidance
Industry Meeting Presentations
Aquaculture
Opportunities for New Aquaculture BusinessesNEW SeaGrant Foundations in Shellfish Farming course
Recreational Shellfishing
Recreational Shellfishing and Shellfish Handling Guidance
Recreational Shellfish Growing Area Contacts, Hotlines, and Maps
Shellfish Commission Guidance
Recreational Shellfishing Municipal Licenses
Shellfish Restoration
Overview of the Connecticut Shellfish Restoration Guide
Connecticut Shellfish Restoration Guide
Shellfish Restoration Projects
Shellfish Restoration Regulation Flowchart
Legal Notices
Shellfish Growing Area Classification Changes


