Alabama Shellfish Aquaculture Update: Production Year 2024

This short informational article from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System provides an update on the state’s shellfish aquaculture industry. It focuses on recent production data, including the number of farms, oysters harvested, market value, and farming methods such as off‑bottom systems. The article also highlights industry growth, infrastructure like hatcheries and nurseries, and the economic importance of oyster aquaculture in Alabama.