Tracey Vlasak

woman holding oysters

Biological Scientist II

UF School of Forestry, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
Nature Coast Biological Station
Cedar Key Marine Field Office
11350 SW 153rd Court
Cedar Key, FL 32625
(352) 543-5057
tvlasak@ufl.edu

Responsibilities

Tracey assists in the planning, organization, and management of multiple applied research and extension projects involving molluscan shellfish aquaculture and coastal ecology topics. With her background in shellfish research, monitoring, and aquaculture, she applies her knowledge and experience to the wide range of fifield and laboratory work related to these projects. 

Specialties

  • Molluscan shellfish
  • Production aquaculture
  • Water quality

Outreach

Assists in developing project reports and providing educational programs and workshops for shellfish farmers highlighting applied research results.

Education

  • BS in Biology & Minor in Marine Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. 2015