Our hatchery is capable of producing large quantities of clam larvae to fill our nurseries to their capacity near the end of the growing season. Bayfarm has been spawning and rearing Hard Clams or Northern Quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria) for over 20 years. In our hatchery, the larvae are kept in sterile and controlled settings to ensure survival.
Larvae and post-set clams are fed cultured
microalgae, throughout their time in the
hatchery. Our broodstock have been selected
over the years to produce quickly-growing and
hardy offspring. We also spawn and rear
Atlantic Oysters (Crassostrea virginica).
1-day old clam larvae under scope
Post-set Hard Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) under the scope.