You are Guests of Southern Cross Sea Farms, Inc.
12170 SR 24
Cedar Key, Florida 32625
352-543-5980
We own and operate one
of the largest
hard shell clam farms in the nation.
HACCP Certified "Fresh from Florida"
"Mommy, where do baby clams come from?"
"Junior, baby clams are born and raised right here at Southern Cross Sea Farms."
This is our Story:
Welcome to "Clamelot"
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The process starts by hand selecting the hardiest brood stock.
This is done by the master himself.
Captain Bill Leeming has over 40 years in this industry.
He holds a Bachelor of Science from Long Island University.
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The brood stock is kept in a conditioning room where temperature is maintained at an even 68 degrees. They stay in tanks of constantly running saltwater that are monitored for cleanliness. When it is time to breed the clams, the feeding process is increased. They are fed higher doses of phytoplankton. This will enhance the production of eggs. Some of Bill's brood stock is nine generations old.
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Brood stock is placed on a spawn table and the temperature is manipulated from cool to warm. This temperature change, much like the change of seasons, will induce spawning. Each female will produce millions of eggs. This process can take hours or days.
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