Best Management Practices, Standards, and Farming Manuals

State Best Management Practices Resources

• Florida
• Hawaii
• New Jersey
• Massachusetts
• Virginia

Regional Industry Association Best Management Practices

• Pacific Coast Shellfish Grower’s Association 
  • Environmental Policy Statement (2001) 
  • Research Priorities (2009) 
• East Coast Shellfish Growers Association 
  • Best Management Practices 

National and Global Best Management Practices

• Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices 
• CODEX ALIMENTARIUS Principles for Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification 
• World Wildlife Foundation Bivalve Aquaculture Dialogue Standards  -- WWF, in collaboration with a diverse group of aquaculture stakeholders, developed global standards for filter-feeding bivalves: clams, oysters, scallops and mussels. Over a three-year period, almost 400 people joined the discussion. Their work ended in August 2010, when the first set of credible global standards for the bivalve aquaculture industry was published.
• FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries  -- The Code provides principles and standards applicable to the conservation, management and development of all fisheries including aquaculture.
• Aquaculture Stewardship Council - Bivalve Standards

Farming Manuals

• How to Install a Soft-shell Clam Farm