UF/IFAS awarded grant to boost shellfish aquaculture and water quality initiatives
January 6, 2022
Shellfish like clams and oysters can help restore ocean health and support economic development and food production in coastal communities worldwide. A scientist at UF/IFAS has partnered with UF research and extension faculty on a $100,000 grant awarded by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as part of the new Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration (SOAR) Shellfish Growers Resiliency Fund. Through the grant, scientists plan to quantify the ecosystem benefits of bivalve aquaculture, specifically assessing the use of oysters and clams. Researchers also will explore how to integrate shellfish into water quality policies in the state. “The grant will help pave the way
