Scallop Bay Shellfish Co. Hatchery
2026 Seed Prices
We recommend stocking your shellfish in gear at least one mesh size smaller than the size you are purchasing for optimal yield.
To confirm all 2026 seed orders, a 25% deposit is required.
Please fill out the form below, or email the hatchery at dan@scallopbayshellfish.com to inquire about availability or place an order.
All orders are filled on a first come, first served basis. Minimum order 25,000 of any species.
Seed delivery available throughout the US East Coast. Price varies depending on species, quantity and distance, please email the hatchery for details.
Bay Scallops
SBSC bay scallop broodstock are selected annually for growth, meat yield and coloration from many generations of production on our farms. Native stock is regularly introduced from native Cape Cod bay scallop populations.
Before August 1 (typically available later June to early July)
2mm $20/1000
1/4” (R6) $35/1000
3/8” (R8) $48/1000
1/2” $65/1000
After August 10
2mm N/A
1/4” (R6) $30/1000
3/8” (R8) $42/1000
1/2” $60/1000
Eastern Oysters
SBSC oyster broodstock has been selected from disease resistant lines developed over decades of to have increased protection from Dermo, MSX and SSO. The oysters are then crossed with Massachusetts aquaculture raised stock, and the seed is ideal for mid to high salinity (>20 ppt).
Before August 1 (typically available later June to early July)
2mm $20/1000
1/4” (R6) $35/1000
3/8” (R8) $48/1000
1/2” $65/1000
After August 10
2mm N/A
1/4” (R6) $30/1000
3/8” (R8) $42/1000
1/2” $60/1000
**Large overwintered oyster seed**
Available in April each year until it’s gone!
1”-1.5” $150/1000
2” $200/1000
Hard Clams
SBSC hard clam broodstock are native Cape Cod quahogs, selected from Falmouth wild stock. These animals are tested to be free from all disease prior to shipment, and broodstock are selected for fast growth, hard shell and high meat yield.
2mm available in June, all other sizes late summer
2mm $25/1000
1/4” (R6) $40/1000
3/8” (R8) $51/1000
We produce high quality bay scallop, eastern oyster and hard clam seed at our facility in Pocasset, Masscahusetts on Cape Cod. The hatchery was completed in March 2023, and seed of all three species was first produced that spring.
State of the art shellfish hatchery
We are dedicated to quality output and constant innovation. Our facility contains the equipment to filter all incoming water for optimal biosecurity. With the systems for all stages of broodstock, larval, setting and postset shellfish, seed production is consistent and reliable. In addition to production capacity, we have the ability to have full recirculation, to increase shellfish production, perform research to improve methods and partner with research institutions.
Our state of the art, fully automated, microalgae production system produces 1,500 liters of 7 different species of microalgae to feed our shellfish every day.