Originally formed as the BC Oyster Growers Association in 1948, the British Columbia Shellfish Growers Association (BCSGA) has been the voice of the shellfish industry for over 55 years. In 1990, the name of the Association was changed to better reflect the diversification of the industry. The Association is non-profit and represents the majority of shellfish growers in BC in addition to suppliers and service providers to the industry.