BLACKSHELL FARM

Blackshell Farm is a certified organic mussel farm based in Westport, Co. Mayo. We cultivate rope grown mussels in Clew Bay on the West coast of Ireland, and produce cotton mussel mesh, a biodegradable material that helps mussel growth... Blackshell Farm was co-founded by Westport local Michael Mulloy in August 1983. From small beginnings, our company now spans 46 hectares across three sites in the sheltered Clew Bay, employing seven full-time and part-time staff and operating two boats in the Atlantic Ocean. We grow the naturally occurring mytilus edulis mussels in the pristine waters of Clew Bay... Protecting the marine environment is very important to us, and we do everything to minimise our impact on Clew Bay and the areas in which we work. We operate a zero-waste policy across our work sites and use materials - such as floats - made from recycled plastics. Where possible, we source second-hand parts for our machines and infrastructure.

Also known as: Blackshell Farm Ltd.

Primary location: Westport United States