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Shellfish Mariculture Finance Resources

Shellfish Mariculture Finance Resources

This guide contained resources related to the financial basics of starting a cage shellfish mariculture business operation, including options for loans and start-up capital, existing options for crop and equipment insurance, cage bonds, and existing producer...
Shellfish Mariculture Seed Purchase Process

Shellfish Mariculture Seed Purchase Process

This resource outlines considerations for purchasing shellfish seed for mariculture operations in South Carolina with a focus on two economically and ecologically valuable bivalves, oysters, and clams. It also identifies requirements for out-of-state purchases and...