Introduction to Oyster Culture

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September 26, 2013

This workshop focused on introducing intensive ouster culture operations and Florida’s experiences.

Agenda

Topics and guest speakers included:

  • Introduction to Intensive Oyster Aquaculture, Leslie Sturmer, UF IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Program
  • Rules of the Road: Modification of leases to water column usage, navigational marking requirements, other permits, BMPs pertaining to seed sources, Portia Sapp, DACS Division of Aquaculture
  • Rules of the Road: Oyster harvesting, handling, and processing, Kim Norgren, DACS Division of Aquaculture
  • Off-bottom Oyster Farming Gear and Methods Developed for the Gulf of Mexico, William (Bill) Walton, Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory and Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Handout

  • Off-bottom Oyster Farming, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Fisheries and Aquaculture Series, July 2012. Note permitting information on pages 5-6 pertains to Alabama, not Florida.

Presentations

Introduction to Intensive Oyster Aquaculture
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Rules of the Road: Lease modification, permits, and seed BMPs
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Rules of the Road: Oyster harvesting, handling, and processing
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Off-bottom Oyster Culture Developed for the Gulf of Mexico
Off-bottom Oyster Culture Developed for the Gulf of Mexico PICTURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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