Udruga Stonski Školjkari Ston

Mission & Goals

Ston Shellfish Farmers’ Association was formed in 2006, and since it’s founding has been making consistent, concentrated efforts toward improving the conditions for sustainable development and shellfish farming in the Mali Ston Bay area and has left its mark through the volunteering work of its members and leadership. In cooperation with professional organizations, the association brings together scientists, experts, and entrepreneurs who wish to contribute to the sustainable development of the area and takes part in developing general and specialized programming documents for the purposes of sustainable development and advancement of shellfish farming. It engages in a number of activities concerning sustainable development in shellfish farming, especially market research and processing as well as the organization of meetings, forums, and round tables. With its 42 shellfish farmers, the association is currently largest shellfish aquaculture association in Croatia.