Category Archives: Aquaculture

Crawfish: a Louisiana legacy

News Column: COASTAL CURRENTS Submitted: March 13, 2013 Alan Matherne, Coastal & Fisheries Outreach Specialist Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes; LSU AgCenter / LA Sea Grant Crawfish: a Louisiana legacy Throughout the history of Louisiana (especially in the south) crawfish … Continue reading

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Producing Crawfish 2013

Crawfish farmers and others interested in crawfish aquaculture may want to attend an educational program on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Beginning at 6:00 PM, crawfish production experts will discuss crawfish production & management practices, water quality & aeration systems, forages … Continue reading

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24th annual Louisiana Oyster Industry Convention

Louisiana Oyster Industry Convention Saturday, April 13, 2013 LDWF Research Laboratory Sea Grant Oyster Hatchery 195 Ludwig Annex Grand Isle, Louisiana The convention is the annual forum to bring the Louisiana oyster community together to discuss important issues, to make … Continue reading

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Save the date: Fisheries, wildlife, and aquaculture educational programs set for next year

News Column: COASTAL CURRENTS Submitted: November 20, 2012 Alan Matherne, Coastal & Fisheries Outreach Agent Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes; LSU AgCenter/Sea Grant Save the date! It’s hard to believe, but the end of this year is fast approaching. And … Continue reading

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Oyster hatchery field day: Grand Isle, Saturday, June 16, 2012

From Dr. John Supan, LSU AgCenter/Sea Grant, “The Louisiana Sea Grant Oyster Hatchery will hold a field day on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event is open to the public. Refreshments and an oyster … Continue reading

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Baitfish workshop: Houma, Sept 20, 2011

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Seminar Announcement: oyster culture in South Australia

SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT OYSTER CULTURE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA Mr. Mark Gluis Louisiana Sea Grant Laborde Chair & Oyster Aquaculture Specialist Australian Research & Development Institute Adelaide, South Australia Wednesday, June 8, 2011 1:00 PM Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Research … Continue reading

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Crawfish baits and baiting recommendations

With the holidays behind us and hunting seasons winding down, most crawfish farmers are turning full attention to harvesting their crawfish. Now is a good time to discuss how to get the most out of your bait. Bait is often … Continue reading

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Fish farm biosecurity training for employees

DVD Available From the UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Center The introduction of an important disease or aquatic nuisance species onto a fish farm can have devastating consequences. It is essential that employees recognize the importance of biosecurity measures and adopt them in … Continue reading

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Crawfish aquaculture in the south

Crawfish Aquaculture in the South Southern Regional Aquaculture Center Product 319 Details of the crawfish farming methods presently used in Louisiana and Southern Texas are shown. Also presents information from stocking through harvest. The work reported in this publication was … Continue reading

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