The Dutch Oyster Association
The Dutch Oyster Association (Nederlandse Oestervereniging) is the umbrella organisation for Dutch oyster fishermen and
cultivators. Most oyster producers are member of the association, which was
established in 2007.
The association represents the interests of its
members. Among its activities are the yearly implementation of a fishing plan. It also tries to find a solution for the
alarming explosion of the wild Pacific oyster population in the Zeeland waters
and works on improving the national and international market position of Dutch
oyster producers. The association is a partner in the European research project Oysterecover, that is looking into tackling the oyster disease Bonamia. It is also involved in the development of alternative cultivation methods.
In November 2011 the association commissioned the current assessment of the fishery against the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
Photo: Alice Barbé
Five members are elected on the board. The board has an independent chair, Mr.
C. van Liere, and employs a part-time secretary, Mr. J. de Rooij.
The Dutch Oyster Association has 28 members. Together they account for most of Dutch oyster output. Click here for the
list of members.
If you would like to know more about the oyster industry in the
Netherlands or the Dutch Oyster Association, please contact our
secretariat:
Mr. Jaap J. de Rooij
PO Box 124
4400 AC Yerseke
The Netherlands
Tel.: + 31
(0) 6 - 53 72 21 33
E-mail:
info@zeeuwseoesters.nl