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Shellfish Farming
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in farm raising shellfish (e.g., crayfish, shrimp, oysters, clams, mollusks).
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Shellfish farming establishments raise mollusks and crustaceans such as oysters, clams, crayfish, and shrimp in controlled aquatic environments. This code excludes finfish operations, which are classified in Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries, as well as other aquatic animal production like alligator or frog farming and aquatic plant cultivation, which belong in Other Aquaculture.
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11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting112 Animal Production and Aquaculture1125 Aquaculture11251 Aquaculture