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21st International Pectinid Workshop April 19-25, 2017 Portland, Maine The 21st International Pectinid Workshop will be held April 19-25, 2017 in Portland, Maine. The Workshop brings together researchers, industry professionals and students for networking and the dissemination of research and … Continued
109th Annual National Shellfisheries Association Meeting March 26- 30, 2017 KNOXVILLE, TN The National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting provides a valuable opportunity to present and learn about the latest research on shellfish and shellfisheries.
Alaska Aquaculture Resources (http://aquaculture.seagrant.uaf.edu/) is a new Alaska Sea Grant website with information for Alaska shellfish farmers and other stakeholders. The resource includes more than 160 publications, presentations, websites, spreadsheets, and videos to educate and train Alaskans working in aquaculture … Continued
The U.S. National Sea Grant College Program recently announced $3.4 million in federal funding to support aquaculture research and outreach. The funding leverages federal dollars with state matching funds to support 11 research projects and 23 projects to transfer aquaculture … Continued
Commercial landings (edible and industrial) by U.S. fishermen at ports in the 50 states were 9.7 billion pounds or 4.4 million metric tons valued at $5.2 billion in 2015 – an increase of 232 million pounds (up 2.4%) and a … Continued
North Carolina Sea Grant will host a free shellfish aquaculture workshop on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, with a focus on oyster aquaculture, will be held at the University of North Carolina Wilmington … Continued