FISH 163 Shellfish Aquaculture Techniques

5 CR

Students will be introduced to the skills required to culture shellfish in aquaculture. The students will work with oysters, clams, mussels, geoducks, and other species. Culture of diatoms for larval shellfish and setting will also be covered. Students will work in the program’s shellfish lab and other production facilities. They will also culture manila clams, mussels, oysters (several species) and geoducks at the programs shellfish beds to gain experience.