The Regional Aquaculture Centers encourage cooperative and collaborative research and extension education programs in aquaculture having regional or national application. Center programs complement and strengthen existing research and extension educational programs provided by USDA and other public institutions.
The mission of the Centers is to support aquaculture research, development, demonstration, and education to enhance viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture production to benefit consumers, producers, service industries, and the American economy. Projects that are developed and funded by the Regional Centers are based on industry needs and are designed to directly impact commercial aquaculture development in all states and territories. The Centers are organized to take advantage of the best aquaculture science, education skills, and facilities in the United States. Center programs insure effective coordination and a region-wide, team approach to projects jointly conducted by research, extension, government, and industry personnel. Inter-agency collaboration and shared funding are strongly encouraged.
NIFA works in close partnership with and funds operating costs and grants for five regional aquaculture centers (RACs). The mission of the RACs is to support aquaculture research, development, demonstration, and extension education to enhance viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture production to benefit consumers, producers, service industries, and the American economy.
North Central Regional Aquaculture Center
Dr. Ted Batterson, Director
Michigan State University
13 Natural Resources Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1222
Phone: 517-353-1962; Fax: 517-353-7181
Email
Center for Tropical & Subtropical Aquaculture
Dr. Cheng-Sheng Lee, Executive Director
University of Hawaii and Oceanic Institute
Makapuu Point
41-202 Kalanianaole
Waimanalo, HI 96795-1820
Phone: 808-259-7951; Fax: 808-259-8395
Email
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
Dr. Reginal Harrell, Executive Director
University of Maryland
2113 Animal Sciences Building, Bldg. 142
College Park, Maryland 20742-2317
Phone: 301-405-6511; Fax: 301-314-9412
Email
Western Regional Aquaculture Center
Dr. Graham Young, Director
School of Fisheries, Box 357980
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7980
Phone: 206-543-4291; Fax: 206-685-4674
Email
Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
Dr. Craig S. Tucker, Director
127 Experiment Station Road
P.O. Box 197
Stoneville, MS. 38776
Phone: 662-686-3242; Fax: 662-686-3320
Email