ShellTech

Better Hatchery Decisions

The Problem

When most people think of shellfish, they picture a glamorous plate of oysters - 3$ a pop, shucked and served on ice. But the start of that oysters life is far less glamorous…

Inside massive hatchery tanks million of tiny larvae are growing. Pumps roar, water spills, alarms sound - and hatchery staff are responsible for keeping every one of those larvae healthy, fed and thriving. The challenge? Things slip through the cracks.

100% of hatcheries carry out manual assessments which only catch 70% of health issues.

Accuracy Problem

Operators spend just 30 minutes monitoring larvae, leaving 23.5 hours blind to sudden health issues.

Short Insight

Profit Loss

Hatcheries on average lose 30% of their yield yearly leading to ~$300,000 in loss profit

ShellTech Solution

Bringing hatcheries Into The 21st Century. Replacing short manual checks, with AI-powered monitoring and insights — giving hatcheries constant visibility & control.

AI Monitoring

Monitors larvae 24/7 with camera-based imaging and AI analysis.

Health Assessments

Detects health issues before they spiral into costly crashes, and provides feedback on optimal growth conditions.

Reduced Error

Reduce human error by automating assessments that are often missed or inconsistent.

Impact & Value

ShellTech isn’t just reducing errors— we’re transforming how hatcheries operate. 80% of hatcheries report costly larvae losses — ShellTech directly tackles this problem.

Continous Oversight

24/7 monitoring ensures hatcheries never miss critical changes in larvae health or tank conditions.

Smarter decisions

AI-driven insights support hatchery staff in making timely, data-backed choices instead of relying on limited manual checks.

Stronger Outcomes

Healthier larvae, improved survival rates, and more efficient operations lead to higher productivity and profitability.

Meet the Team

  • Shawn Ray

    Co-Founder & COO
    Bsc. Marine Biology (COOP) & Certificate in Aquaculture & Environmental Science

  • Jake Young

    Co-Founder & CEO
    Bsc. Marine Biology Certificate in Aquaculture & Environmental Science

  • Brad Jones

    Co-Founder & CTO
    B.Eng in Electrical Engineering

Advisory Board

  • Dr. Filguira

    PhD in Marine Science & Associate Professor of Marine Affairs Program, Dalhousie University

  • Stephan Able

    President & CEO of Ferry Cove, 30 Years experience in technology & fisheries

  • Eric Dass

    Executive Director at Lang Biru. 10 Years Experience in IT & Engineering

Be the Future of Aquaculture

You know the saying, “The world is your oyster?” Well at ShellTech we’re seizing it.
Aquaculture is growing faster than any other food sector — but hatcheries are being held back by outdated methods. At ShellTech we’re building the tools to change that.

We’re calling on industry experts, stakeholders & hatcheries to join us in creating healthier larvae, stronger hatcheries, and a more sustainable seafood future!