Gulf Shellfish Institute, Inc.

09/22/2023

We’re happy as some clams now that we got our thermal tolerance experiments up and running! 🔥😁 Water temperatures in the Gulf are higher than ever before, and our goal for these experiments is to simulate a marine heat wave in order to see how three bivalve species fair under various temperatures at two different salinities! 🌊

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09/18/2023

Got clams? 🌊

09/17/2023

GSI had a 🐚 of a good time this weekend!

Our team assisted UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and the Cedar Key community in cleaning up the devastating destruction that was left behind by Hurricane Idalia. We then helped Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms with debris pick up on the water and brought back some Northern Hard Clams, 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢, to use for our upcoming thermal tolerance experiments! 🔥 GSI is still currently accepting donations to reach our goal of $500 to give directly back to the farmers who were impacted by this natural disaster. The donations link can be found here: https://bit.ly/3qWgos5

09/08/2023

Come join us and our friends at UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station Saturday, September 16th for a coastal cleanup in Cedar Key! This area is still recovering from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Idalia and could use all hands on deck!

Register here: http://bit.ly/3P5uKyh
Donate here: https://bit.ly/3qWgos5

07/10/2023

📢 July 25th@ 2PM 📍 UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and
📢 July 28th@ 10:30AM 📍 FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Mark your calendars! UF IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension and FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute along with industry partners, have been engaged in a two-year monitoring and assessment project evaluating a broad range of factors in clam seed production facilities. These workshops will share findings focused on better understanding and alleviating seed mortality.

🔗July 25th Zoom Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/95021499553
🔗July 28th Zoom Link: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/88199871690?pwd=VWRWZHJPdE9oZEY3WGg5YnVHeGJrZz09

09/02/2022

ATTENTION FLORIDA SHELLFISH GROWERS
Matthew Ajemian with FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is studying LARGE PREDATOR INTERACTIONS WITH SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE and would like shellfish growers to participate in a research study. The purpose of the study is to better understand interactions between large predators (fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles) and the shellfish industry in Florida. A survey, completed by shellfish growers, will help to identify the extent and types of interactions being observed around the state, and guide experiments to explore mitigation methods, should they be deemed necessary. It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete the survey at this link: https://fau.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AkTxBRSOHi2lDM.

07/22/2022

We are excited to be part of this effort. Our All Clams On Deck initiative, with support from the Blue Community Consortium and guidance from multiple businesses, management agencies, universities, and NGOs, will prioritize research that can quantify environmental benefits and solidify best practices that maximize the contributions of restored clams and seagrass to our coastal ecosystems. https://www.allclamsondeck.org/press-release-florida-provides-global-leadership-for-coastal-restoration-with-seagrass-clams/

PRESS RELEASE: Florida Provides Global Leadership for Coastal Restoration With Seagrass & Clams

https://www.allclamsondeck.org/press-release-florida-provides-global-leadership-for-coastal-restoration-with-seagrass-clams/

06/21/2022

These kelp and shellfish farmers are breaking down barriers in aquaculture and helping to pave the way for the next generation.

04/19/2022

SAVE THE DATE! The UF/IFAS Shellfish Extension Program is hosting an Oyster Culture Update! We collaborate with multiple partners and funding sources to conduct applied projects addressing the needs of the oyster culture industry. This workshop will provide updates and results of projects conducted in 2020-21 and introduce new projects to be conducted in 2022-23.

The workshop will be held on two dates and at two locations from 3-5pm:
- Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Wakulla County Extension, Auditorium
- Thursday, May 5, 2022, FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, Auditorium

For more information, contact Leslie Sturmer, [email protected] or Natalie Anderson, [email protected].