Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
 
Oyster Hatchery Request Form
 
“The availability of oyster larvae is critical for off bottom, cage culture of oysters in Louisiana. (Off bottom) oyster farmers typically must seed the cultch material used in cages with oyster larvae to insure consistent, adequate oyster product for proper grow out.”


Personal Information

Oyster Request

Please select which oyster request you want below: *
Please select "Yes" below if you are requesting oysters for research (free of charge):
Larvae (Per Thousand)
 
Total request amount cannot exceed 25,000 for each type of larvae (diploid/triploid).
Larvae (Sold/Cost Per Million)
 
Total request amount cannot exceed 20 million for each type of larvae (diploid/triploid).
Seed is not available free of charge.
Seed (Sold/Cost Per Thousand)
 
Total request amount cannot exceed 300,000 for each type of seed (diploid/triploid).
Oyster seed size available is only between 2-4mm.
Oyster Delivery
My mailing address is the same as my shipping address?
Click the "Next" button below to review your request and make sure all information is correct.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898