May 30, 2024

The UF/IFAS Shellfish Extension Program collaborates with multiple partners and funding sources to conduct applied projects addressing the needs of the oyster culture industry. This workshop provides:

Agenda and Presentations (pdf)

Topics and guest speakers included:

Updates and Results of Projects conducted in 2022-24:

• Re-evaluating the co-culture of oysters with urchins, Natalie Anderson, Leslie Sturmer, Steve Watts, Bill Walton
• Gulf of Mexico oyster genetics and breeding research: SALT – Selection of Aquaculture Lines with improved Traits, Heather King, Eric Saillant, Scott Rickard, Leslie Sturmer, Huiping Yang
• Addressing oyster mortalities through oyster FARMS –Farms for Aquaculture Research & Monitoring of Shellfish, Leslie Sturmer, Natalie Anderson, John Roberts
• Assessing ecosystem benefits of shellfish aquaculture and potential of a nutrient trading credit program, Ashley Smyth, Tom Ankersen, Kelly Grogan, Shirley Baker, Leslie Sturmer, Erik Lovestrand, Angela Collins
• Big Bend Shellfish Trail expands to Wakulla County, Natalie Anderson, Leslie Sturmer, Savannah Barry

Updates and Upcoming Projects conducted by FSU Coastal and Marine Lab:

• Effect of probiotic use on oyster hatchery production, Morgan Hawkins
• Upcoming: stress effects on oysters, oyster habitat restoration using aquaculture byproducts in Oyster Bay, Emily Fuqua