Introduction to Oyster Culture

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

Rules of the Road: Lease modification, permits, and seed BMPs

Rules of the Road: Oyster harvesting, handling, and processing

Off-bottom Oyster Culture Developed for the Gulf of Mexico

Video