Farming Oysters and Clams (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption The four bivalve species studied at Rutgers' New Jersey Aquaculture Innovation Center include the Eastern oyster, Atlantic surfclam, hard clam and softshell clam (left to right). Credit Michael Acquafredda/Rutgers University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.