Mississippi: Oyster Spawning Begins as Hatchery Program Enters Production Phase With Mobile Hatchery
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC) launched the next phase of the Aquaculture Advanced Seed Production Training Program. Beginning July 12, participants will spawn oysters using a mobile hatchery. This phase will also include activities related to larval culture, setting pediveligers and grading seed.
The program offers 100 hours of free advanced hatchery training for Mississippi’s oyster farmers and aquaculture professionals. Designed to support the expansion of off-bottom oyster aquaculture in...
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