Pacific Hybreed

About Pacific Hybreed

Pacific Hybreed is a shellfish genetics company based in the Pacific Northwest, establishing commercial breeding programs to improve yield and resilience of farmed shellfish. The company focuses on oysters, Manila clams, Kumamoto oysters, and other species, developing tools and strategies through crossbreeding, selection, and induced polyploidy to support U.S. West Coast aquaculture and global markets. Their mission emphasizes biosecurity, climate change adaptation, and sustainable supply through advanced breeding programs and genomic approaches. They position themselves as the global reference source for shellfish genetics while maintaining a locally grounded, community-focused approach for family farms and regional aquaculture ecosystems.