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National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries […]

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:01:23 -0500

Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

Session: Collaborative shellfish restoration and management
Session Chairs: Jennica Moffat, Jennifer Walters, & Olivia Caretti, Oyster Recovery Partnership

This session will provide a platform to share experiences related to the co-production of knowledge…

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Madelyn Balser posted a new job.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:37:18 -0400

PhD Student Position in Molecular Reproductive Physiology of Catfish

Job Details A PhD position is available at Auburn University, with a start date of May 2027 or earlier. The student will join Ian Butts’…

Jay Clark posted a new job.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:54:47 -0400

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:33:57 -0400

Madelyn Balser posted an update: 📣 Join us for our upcoming AIE Webinar with Dr. Andrew […]

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:30:06 -0400

📣 Join us for our upcoming AIE Webinar with Dr. Andrew L. Rhyne!

Catalyzing Marine Finfish Aquaculture Through Public Aquariums

🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 | 1 p.m. EST

🎟️ Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Ke1EFjpjT4isJvr6iAw24A

Public aquariums have unique opportunities to advance marine finfish aquaculture through their animal…

Madelyn Balser posted an update in the group AIE Webinars: Remember to register for our upcoming webinar with […]

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:48:19 -0400

Remember to register for our upcoming webinar with Tyler Buckingham, head of blue economy strategy & partnerships at Blue Robotics!

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5ubPpez
Thursday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. EST

Join us to learn how Blue Robotics is advancing regenerative aquaculture through its Grow Line initiative, including collaborations with…

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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:10:20 -0400

Arun Balu posted an update: Assessment of Edible Fish Diversity in the […]

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:50:43 -0400

Assessment of Edible Fish Diversity in the Karuvatta Region
of the Pamba-Achankovil River Basin, Kerala

National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries […]

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:15:52 -0400

Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

Session: Building Resilient Waters Through Bivalve Restoration: Honoring Dr. Danielle Kreeger

Session Chairs: Jamie Bucholz (Univ. of Rhode Island), Dave Bushek (Rutgers), Lance Butler (Philadelphia Water Dept.), and Roger Thomas (Drexel Univ.)

Dr.…

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Madelyn Balser posted an update: Three years ago today, the AIE officially launched, […]

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:31:06 -0400

Three years ago today, the AIE officially launched, calling all aquaculture professionals across the country to connect and learn. 🥳

Thank you to every member who has joined the Exchange, shared their expertise and connected with fellow members, making the AIE a useful and trusted resource. Here’s to many more years!

🔗 See how far we’ve come in…

Emily posted an update in the group Funding & Finance for Aquaculture: The USDA recently announced the Harvest Fuel Relief […]

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:22:41 -0400

The USDA recently announced the Harvest Fuel Relief program, which will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers (including aquaculture producers) and fishermen this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs.

The $8 billion in payments provided through the Harvest…

National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: The Journal of Shellfish Research was awarded its 18th […]

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:55:37 -0400

The Journal of Shellfish Research was awarded its 18th Apex Award for ‘Cover – Designs & Illustration’ for Volume 44 n1.

The Apex Awards are an annual competition for corporate and non-profit publishers, editors, writers and designers who create print, Web, electronic, and social media.

Cover Photo: Wallace Kaufman.

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Madelyn Balser posted a new post.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:06:40 -0400

Three Years of Connecting & Learning on the AIE

Happy third anniversary to the Aquaculture Information Exchange (AIE)! In October 2023, the AIE officially launched, calling all aquaculture industry professionals across the country to…

Lisa Tagal posted an update in the group Seafood Lovers: A Follow-Up to the Merroir-Themed Orca […]

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:28:19 -0400

A Follow-Up to the Merroir-Themed Orca Fundraiser Dinner

First, a little about the guests. The dinner was a fundraiser for the Langley Whale Center and the Orca Network. Ten guests paid $350 each to support these organizations and enjoy an eight-course seafood dinner, complete with a merroir explanation of what they were eating. Most of the…

John Dentler posted an update: Kurt Grinnell Scholarship Announces $36,000 in Awards […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:49:53 -0400

Kurt Grinnell Scholarship Announces $36,000 in Awards to Next Generation Indigenous Aquaculture and Natural Resource Leaders

GIG HARBOR, Wash. — The Kurt Grinnell Indigenous Aquaculture Scholarship (the Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation) today announced it has awarded $36,000 in scholarships to eight Indigenous students for…

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Home • Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation

Kurt Grinnell made a lasting impact on the Tribal community through his work with aquaculture. His legacy lives on in YOU. Contribute to or apply for the Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship today.

Teri King posted an update in the group Federal Agencies: A great new video on oyster aquaculture released just […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:48:32 -0400

A great new video on oyster aquaculture released just in time for Oyster Week.

https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/aquaculture/seed-oyster.html

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From seed to oyster: Life on a family farm | Ocean Today

Meet Joth Davis, a marine scientist, as well as a shellfish and seaweed farmer in the Pacific Northwest. Learn how he grows healthy food people enjoy, treasures his time on the water, and how his family has embraced working on … Continue reading

Teri King posted an update in the group Workforce Development: One of the key elements in any farm beyond developing […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:33:11 -0400

One of the key elements in any farm beyond developing an amazing product and talented workers is succession planning. For Oyster week, here is a great story about shellfish aquaculture and the future generations from northern Hood Canal, Washington.

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Teri King posted an update in the group PacRim Shellfish Sanitation Association: The 2027 Pac Rim Board: Max Rintoul, […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:03:05 -0400

The 2027 Pac Rim Board:
Max Rintoul, Chair: Max@hogislandoysters.com

Alex Manderson, Vice Chair: Alexis.Manderson@oda.oregon.gov

Simon Cowell, Secretary: Simon.Cowell@inspection.gc.ca

Evie Fagergren, Treasurer: evefagergren@gmail.com

Sandy Zeiner: szeiner@nwifc.org

Christina Grant: Christina.Grant@cdph.ca.gov

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Teri King posted an update in the group PacRim Shellfish Sanitation Association: Save the date! The Pacific Rim Shellfish […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:01:14 -0400

Save the date! The Pacific Rim Shellfish Sanitation Association conference is March 30-31, 2027, at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Washington. Now is the time to reserve your room.

Madelyn Balser posted a new post.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:37:45 -0400

Celebrating Seafood Month and Three Years of the AIE

Vol. 5 | October 2026 REGISTER NOW! The Ocean Technology Transformation: What Accessible Marine Technology Means for the Future of Aquaculture Thursday, Nov. 5 at…

Madelyn Balser posted a new event.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:29:54 -0400

Madelyn Balser posted a new event.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:27:52 -0400

Madelyn Balser: The Ocean Technology Transformation: What Accessible […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:18:49 -0400

The Ocean Technology Transformation: What Accessible Marine Technology Means for the Future of Aquaculture

🗓️ Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 2 p.m. EST

🎟️ Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ZjxwHm12QGOg28Pv2pki6A

Marine technology is undergoing a significant transformation. Systems that were once expensive, specialized and largely limited…

Madelyn Balser posted a new post.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:21:04 -0400

2,600 Members, One Exchange: Celebrating Three Years of AIE

October is full of reasons to celebrate, and National Seafood Month and Halloween are just the tip of the iceberg. For members of the Aquaculture…

National Shellfisheries Association posted an update in the group Shellfish Aquaculture Research Farms: Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:39:28 -0400

Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

Session: Down on the Farm

Session Chairs: Bill Walton (Virginia Institute of Marine Science) and Leslie Sturmer (University of Florida / IFAS)

This session brings together industry stakeholders, researchers, and resource managers in addressing…

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National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:38:00 -0400

Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

Session: Down on the Farm

Session Chairs: Bill Walton (Virginia Institute of Marine Science) and Leslie Sturmer (University of Florida / IFAS)

This session brings together industry stakeholders, researchers, and resource managers in addressing…

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Lauren Deal posted a new job.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:08:46 -0400

Assistant Hatchery Manager - Tutka Bay Lagoon Hatchery

Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association (CIAA) has an opening for an on-site Assistant Hatchery Manager at Tutka Bay Lagoon Hatchery, located remotely in Tutka Bay Lagoon,…

Lauren Deal posted a new job.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:40 -0400

Assistant Hatchery Manager - Trail Lakes Hatchery

Closing date: Open until filled, first review November 2, 2026 Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association (CIAA) has an opening for an on-site Assistant Hatchery Manager…

Joseph Caterine posted a new job.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:24:58 -0400

Senior Fabrication Technician

Overview Billion Oyster Project’s Senior Fabrication Technician is a hands-on, team-oriented, quick learner who enjoys working outdoors with the public to fabricate oyster structures for…

Madelyn Balser posted a new job.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:34:56 -0400

Research Biologist

Duties As a Research Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Develop, initiate, and direct, long-term research initiatives aimed at optimizing the health, physiological resilience,…

Madelyn Balser posted a new job.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:26:58 -0400

Aquatic Resources Extension Agent - West Region

Overview Extending knowledge, improving lives! Make an impact in your community and in the lives of Alabamians. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is seeking…

Adair Quiroz posted an update: Tilapia farm, Panamá, Chiriqui

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:14:29 -0400

Tilapia farm, Panamá, Chiriqui

Erin Arneson posted a new job.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:50 -0400

PhD Graduate Research Assistant – Aquatic Animal Health and Sustainable Aquaculture

Contact Dr. J. Jessie Ma at jie.ma@uga.edu for the full position description and application procedure. The Aquatic One Health Lab in the Warnell School of…

National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:14:27 -0400

Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

Session: Blue Crabs
Session Chairs: Steve Geiger (FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission), Eric Schott (MD Center for Environ Sci), Rom Lipcius (VIMS), Rochelle Seitz (VIMS), and Claire McIntyre (FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission).

This…

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Lydia Bienlien posted an update in the group All Things Histology: Recent fun (for a pathologist) find in histology! The […]

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:21:18 -0400

Recent fun (for a pathologist) find in histology! The four blue arrows points to four Sprague’s gregarine gamonts in a digestive duct of an oyster. I don’t see them very often in my samples.

Madelyn Balser posted a new job.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:55:49 -0400

Seafood Business & Market Development Specialist

About North Carolina Sea Grant North Carolina Sea Grant provides research, education and outreach opportunities relating to current issues affecting our coast and its communities.…

Madelyn Balser posted a new post.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:18 -0400

Homegrown Seafood: Celebrating National Seafood Month

Autumn may be pumpkin spice and apple cider season, but we have a tastier food group to enjoy this October: seafood! Celebrate National Seafood Month…

National Shellfisheries Association posted an update in the group Students: APPLY NOW! Applications for the NSA Student Research […]

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:07:34 -0400

APPLY NOW! Applications for the NSA Student Research Grants are DUE NOVEMBER 1, 2026.

Melbourne R. Carriker Award (any area of shellfisheries)
Michael Castagna Award (area of applied shellfisheries)
George R. Abbe Award (area of crustacean biology/fisheries management)
R. LeRoy Creswell Award for Outreach and Education
Susan E. Ford Award…

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National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: APPLY NOW! Applications for the NSA Student Research […]

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:06:49 -0400

APPLY NOW! Applications for the NSA Student Research Grants are DUE NOVEMBER 1, 2026.

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Emily posted an update in the group Aquaculture Education: Hook More Aquaculture Resources! Sign up for the […]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:01:17 -0400

Hook More Aquaculture Resources! Sign up for the SACC newsletter and discover teaching tools, career exploration resources, engaging videos, and upcoming learning opportunities. Only 1-2 emails per month, packed with useful resources and fresh ideas. 🐟

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Marcy Cockrell posted an update: BMC Marine Science is calling for submissions to […]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:40:03 -0400

BMC Marine Science is calling for submissions to our Collection on the vital roles of seagrass and other benthic marine plant communities, including marine macroalgae (seaweeds), in marine ecosystems. These habitats, ranging from seagrass meadows to macroalgal reefs and beds, are crucial for coastal protection and stabilization,…

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Seagrass and marine plant communities

BMC Marine Science is calling for submissions to our Collection on the vital roles of seagrass and other benthic marine plant communities, including marine ...

National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries […]

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:27:37 -0400

Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

Session: Shellfish Restoration & Conservation

Session Chairs: Peter Kingsley-Smith

Globally, many species of molluscan shellfish have had their populations significantly reduced due to a variety of stressors including overharvesting, disease, pollution,…

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Madelyn Balser posted a new job.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:05:45 -0400

Molecular Applications Science

About iCatch iCatch, Inc. is a new biotechnology company building field-deployable tools to revolutionize fisheries monitoring, enhance seafood traceability, and strengthen supply chain transparency. Learn…

National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: Talia Barry's (Rutgers University) project sought […]

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:59:52 -0400

Talia Barry’s (Rutgers University) project sought to understand the trophic relationships between oyster drills and other predator species and how their relationship impacts predation on juvenile oysters. Through two trials, it was explored whether blue crabs could act as a trophic controller on drill predation of oysters. Six treatments…

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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:26:25 -0400

AIE Monthly Digest | October 2026

Happy National Seafood Month! October is National Seafood Month, a time to celebrate sustainable, farm-raised seafood and the producers who make it possible. Members of…

Erin Arneson posted a new event.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:07:08 -0400

Emily posted an update in the group Florida Aquaculture Educators Community: HARVEST helps connect future aquaculture professionals […]

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:40:22 -0400

HARVEST helps connect future aquaculture professionals with Florida businesses for hands-on training, skill development, and real-world experience. Whether you’re looking to start a career in aquaculture or host an apprentice at your operation, now is the time to learn more.

Click here to apply! https://bit.ly/4dPSgwf

A big thanks to our partners…

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HARVEST Program - Florida Sea Grant

In support of a growing Ocean Economy, Florida Sea Grant launched the HARVEST program

Emily posted an update in the group FL. aquaculture community: HARVEST helps connect future aquaculture professionals […]

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:39:47 -0400

Click here to apply! https://bit.ly/4dPSgwf

A big thanks to our…

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HARVEST Program - Florida Sea Grant

In support of a growing Ocean Economy, Florida Sea Grant launched the HARVEST program

Madelyn Balser posted an update in the group Shucking Tradition: Thank you for your support in watching […]

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:38:25 -0400

Thank you for your support in watching “Shucking Tradition,” an award-winning film by documentary filmmaker @davidhwells. We hope you enjoyed the show! Stay tuned for more happenings on the AIE this month 🙂

National Shellfisheries Association posted an update: Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries […]

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:13:04 -0400

Call for Abstracts: 2027 National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD

Session: Emerging Technologies Transforming Shellfish Restoration, Research, and Aquaculture

Session Chairs: Matt Parker & Allen Pattillo, University of Maryland

Rapid advances in technology are creating new opportunities for shellfish restoration,…

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