Southern Clams Limited Information

Southern Clams is a thriving New Zealand seafood fishery that harvests in Otago coastal waters. Southern Clams is recognised as a pioneer in environmental responsibility in the clam fishery industry and has carved out niche markets in Europe, North America and Asia and supplies the New Zealand market. Established by Roger Belton in the 1980s, Southern Clams commitment to developing sustainable management systems for both the shellfish and its habitat are witnessed by its investment in research. Since 1982 the company has researched the impact of its harvesting on habitats, refining its operations according, as well as the intrinsic importance of sustaining the littleneck clams' environment for future generations, the company's livelihood depends upon it. Southern Clams uses its own unique wild-stock rotational harvesting system to meet international and domestic markets and to manage and care for the local shellfish resource in a way that ensures its livelihood and sustainability for future generations. Southern Clams aligns itself with those who care about the environment - its approach to harvesting conserves resources for the future and the company directly lobbies government and other appropriate bodies to ensure the habitat remains protected. View the unique environment where we operate.