Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Ft. Pierce, Florida,
USA
University of Tasmania, Australia
U.S. National Aquaculture Centers
Office of Aquaculture
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Cooperative State Research Service
Aerospace Center, Suite 342
Washington, DC 20250-2200
Tel: (202) 401-4929; Fax: (202) 401-5179
National Agricultural Library
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
Tel: (301) 504-5558
The Aquaculture Information Center (AIC) was formally
established at the National Agriculture Library (NAL) by Congressional
mandate through the National Aquaculture Improvement Act of 1985.
The AIC serves as a national clearinghouse for aquaculture information
and provides materials to a variety of clientele, including aquafarmers,
consumers, industry personnel, educators, govemment agencies, associations,
libraries, the media, students, scientists, and prospective farmers.
The Aquaculture Network Information Center is located
at Purdue University and contains extensive aquaculture-related
resources.
The FDA Office of Seafood contacts for Aquaculture
are:
Dr. George P. Hoskin at 202-418-3196
E-mail: GPH@fdacf.ssw.dhhs.gov
Mr. Kim R. Young
E-mail: KRY@fdacf.ssw.dhhs.gov
Postal address is:
Office of Seafood
Food Drug Administration
200 "C" Street, SW
Washington, DC 20204
U.S. Regional Aquaculture Centers
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Tel: (508) 999-8157; Fax: (508) 999-8590
The Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
Delta Research and Extension Center
Mississippi State University
P.O. Box 197
Stoneville, MS 38776
Tel: (601) 686-9311; Fax: (601) 686-9744
Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Tel: (517) 353-1961; Fax: (517) 353-7181
University of Washington
School of Fisheries, Box 357980
Seattle, WA 98195-7980
Tel: (206) 543-4290; Fax: (206) 685-4674
University of Hawaii and the Oceanic Institute
Makapuu Point
Waimanalo, HI 96794
Tel: (808) 259-7951; Fax: (808) 259-8395
Aquaculture Systems Research Unit
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Box 4912, 1200 N. University
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Contact: Dr. Donald Freeman
501-543-8128 (voice)
501-543-8116 (fax)
e-mail: D1freeman@attmail.com
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Center of Excellence
for Aquaculture and Fisheries have entered into a cooperative partnership
to promote and facilitate the expansion of aquaculture in Arkansas
and surrounding areas of the Mississippi Delta. The ARS Aquaculture
Systems Research Unit was established at UAPB in July 1994 to conduct
studies that address both production and postharvest issues.
The mission of the ARS Unit is to evaluate and develop
new components of aquaculture production systems to improve the
efficiency of freshwater fish farming including cultural and processing
methods to enhance and sustain product quality. Initial research
will focus on assessing various production scenarios, including
stocking and feeding strategies, that optimize profit potential
for production of channel catfish. Improving and developing postharvest
development of value-added products from non-traditional fish such
as carp, also will be emphasized in allied research studies.
USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services has offices in the
following states and
persons who have been designated as aquaculture coordinators. Please
use the following information if you desire to contact the office
nearest you to request any assistance or information about APHIS
programs and services for the aquaculture industry.
For additional information refer to the list of local state
or contact:
Otis Miller, Jr.
National Aquaculture Coordinator
National Animal Health Programs
USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services
Tel. 301/734-7727
email: omiller@aphis.usda.gov
U.S. National Aquaculture Organizations
American Alligator Farmers Association
5145 Harvey Tew Road
Plant City, FL 33565
Tel: (813) 752-2836; Fax: (813) 754-3595
American Fisheries Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Suite 110
Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Tel: 301-897-8616; Fax: 301-897-8096
111 W. Washington Street, Suite 1
Charles Town, WV , USA25414-1529
Tel. 304-728-2175; Fax. 304-728-2196
The American Tilapia Association (ATA) mission is
to support and facilitate the growth of Tilapia production and consumption
in the United States. The ATA is a non-profit organization with
goals in education, regulatory compliance and support for research.
The ATA encourages industry communications and networking and provides
information about Tilapia to its members, to government, and to
seafood consumers and distributors. The ATA is a member of the National
Aquaculture Association (NAA) and is open to membership worldwide.
Aquaculture Council
National Fisheries Institute
2000 M Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 296-5090; Fax: (202) 296-3663
Associated Koi Clubs of America, Inc.
15407 Menlo Ave.
Gardena, CA 90297, USA
Tel: 310-532-7208
Catfish Farmers of America
1100 Hwy, 82 East, Ste. 202
Indianola, MS 38751, USA
Tel: 601-887-2699
P.O. Box 247
Belzoni, MS 39038, USA
Tel: 601-247-4913
1321 Warm Springs Ave.
Boise, Idaho 83712, USA
E-Mail: algae@cyberhighway.net
National Aquaculture Association
P.O. Drawer 1569
Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA
Tel: 304-876-2251
National Aquaculture Council
1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Tel: 703-524-8884
National Shellfisheries Association
Natural Science Division
Southampton College
Southampton, NY 11968, USA
Tel: (516) 287-8418; Fax: (516) 287-8419
Striped Bass Growers Association
P.O. Box 5452
Raleigh, NC 27650-5452, USA
U.S. Aquaculture Suppliers Association
P.O. Box 24866
Little Rock, AR 72221, USA
Tel: 501-225-6102; Fax: 501-223-8230
United States Trout Farmers
P.O. Box 220
Harper's Ferry, WV 25425, USA
Tel: 304-876-6666; Fax: 304-876-0946
Regional Aquaculture Organizations
Pacific Coast Oyster Growers Association
Tim Smith
120 State Avenue, N.E. #142
Olympia, WA 98501-8212
Tel: (206) 459-2828; Fax: (206) 459-2829
Shellfish Institute of North America
Division of National Fisheries Institute
Suite 500
1525 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
Tel: (703) 524-8883; Fax: (703) 524-4619
Alaskan Shellfish Growers Association
Jeff Hetrick
P.O. Box 7
Moose Pass, AK 99631
Tel: (907) 288-3688; Fax: (907) 288-3667
Arizona Aquaculture Association
4518 W. Sheridan
Phoenix, Arizona 85035
Tel: (602) 272-4518
Jimmy Joy - President
George Brooks, Jr. - Secretary geobro@DELPHI.COM
Information about aquaculture in Arizona
maintained by Kevin Fitzsimmons.
California Aquaculture Association
George Ray
P.O. Box 1004
Niland, CA 92257
Tel: (619) 359-3474
Catfish Farmers of Arkansas
Van Pennington
31 Linda Lane West
Vilonia, AR 72173
Tel: (501) 796-2539
Catfish Farmers of Mississippi
P.O. Box 1008
Indianola, MS 38751-1008
Tel: (601) 887-4842
Delaware Aquaculture Association
Aquafarm Products, Inc.
RD 2, Box 263
Dover, DE 19901
Tel: (302) 734-8884; Fax: (302) 734-4607
Delaware State University
Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources
1200 N. Dupont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901-2277
Bill Daniels
Research Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist, Aquaculture
E-mail: wdaniels@dsc.edu
Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture
2-51 East Dirac Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32310-3760
Tel: (850) 488-0163; Fax: (850) 922-3671
E-mail: seafood@doacs.state.fl.us
Ocean State Aquaculture Association
Robert B. Rheault
PO Box 2031
Kingston, RI 02881
Tel: (401) 783-6007 or (401) 783-3360
E-mail: oysters@ids.net
The Ocean State Aquaculture Association is a non-profit
corporation chartered to promote the interests of practicing commercial
aquaculturists in Rhode Island through a program of public education
and active participation in policy formation. Our goal is to introduce
Rhode Islanders to the benefits and positive aspects of aquaculture
through our newsletter, meetings, guest lectures, and demonstration
projects. Copies of our by-laws are available on request.
If you would like information about joining the
OSAA ($35 annual membership dues) or participating in any OSAA events
please contact Robert Rheault at 783-3360.
Ohio Aquaculture Association
Jim Ebeling
Ohio State University
Piketon Research & Extension Center
1864 Shyville Road
Piketon, OH 45661
Tel: (614) 289-2071; Fax: (614) 289-4591
Oklahoma Aquaculture Association
Glen Gebhart
3810 S Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
Tel: (405) 377-0092
Pennsylvania Aquaculture Association
Charles Conklin
930 Tulpehocken Road
Richland, PA 17087
Tel: (717) 866-2461
Pennsylvania Trout Farmers Association
Charles Conklin
P.O. Box 484
Effort, PA 18330
Tel: (215) 681-6660
South Carolina Aquaculture Association
Betsy Sheehan
P.O. Box 11280
Columbia, SC 29211
Tel: (803) 734-2210; Fax: (803) 734-2192
South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Society
Tommy Bowen
13339 Hagers Ferry Road
Huntersville, SC 28078
Tel: (704) 875-5422; Fax: (704) 875-5038
The Aquaculture Coalition [TAC]
POB 208
Salem. MA 01970
Contact: Jill Fallon
508/745-3329; fax 508/745-9206
email: JFallon441@aol.com
Utah Aquaculture Association
Mark Leavitt / Esther Williams
3700 E. Glenwood Road
Richfield, UT 84701
Tel: (801) 836-2485; Fax: (801) 836-2489
Vermont Aquaculture Association
Roger Wallace, President
PO Box 132
Monkton, Vt 05469
Tel: (802) 453-5784
Fax: (802) 453-4564
E-mail: cct@madriver.com
Virginia Fish Farmer's Association
Ralph E. McLaughlin President
6303 Hopewell Rd.
New Kent, Va. 23124
804-932-4377
E-Mail ralphmcl@aol.com
Virginia Seafood Research and Extension Center
Virginia Tech
PO Box 369
Hampton, VA 23666
Michael H. Schwarz
Aquaculture Specialist
Tel: 757-727-4861
Fax: 757-727-4871
E-mail: mschwarz@vt.edu
Virginia Shellfish Growers Association
Chip Petre
421-B Messick Road
Poquoson, VA 23662
Tel: (804) 868-6058
Virginia Trout Farmers Association
Bryan Plemmons
Route 1 Box 151
Goshen, VA 24439
Tel: (703) 997-5461
Washington Farmed Salmon Commission
P.O. Box 5305
Bellingham, WA 98227
Tel: (206) 671-1997; Fax: (206) 671-2271
Washington Fish Growers Association
10420 173rd Avenue, S.W.
Rochester, WA 98579
Tel: (206) 273-5890; Fax: (206) 273-6577
Wisconsin Aquaculture Association
Box 15
Lewis, WI 54851
Tel: (715) 653-2271
