The Florida Oyster Trading Company

About The Florida Oyster Trading Company

Oysters are not simply a commodity, for many Americans they are a symbol of a way of life. Sadly over the past decade, natural oyster reefs and subsequent wild harvests have dramatically declined to a fraction of historic levels. This trend has necessitated the need for an alternative source – aquaculture, or farming of the seas. Aquaculture is not only a sustainable method of producing protein for a growing global population but also relieves harvest pressure on the wild populations. In some cases, such as oysters, the extensive process provides ecological benefits that improve the quality of entire ecosystems. The Gulf coast oyster aquaculture industry is burgeoning but experiencing bottlenecks. Lack of consistent, quality seed availability not only limits industry-wide development but simultaneously puts farms at financial risk. In response FOC has developed an innovative, patent-pending model to self-sufficiently produce oysters available to help farms aspiring to produce mass volume but cannot due to an inconsistent supply chain. This production model is breaking the chain of globalizing an antiquated concept and bringing fire to the people. Most importantly FOC is championing seafood integrity. Goods and services available through the Florida Oyster Trading Company will be authentic products of their environments, utilizing genetics from the estuaries in which the harvests are grown – not outsourced from other bays or even other states. Florida seed spawned with Florida broodstock to be raised in the same Florida estuaries, certified by Florida's Division of Aquaculture Best Management Practices protocols and standards. Adhering to the highest of standards. The Florida Oyster Trading Company - Authentic, Craft Oysters Companies interested in learning more about obtaining self-sufficient seed production capabilities, please contact us.

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