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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.
Following are links to websites of the other four RACs: |
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Central Regional Aquaculture Center Dr. Joe Morris, Director Iowa state University 330 Science II Ames, IA 50011-3221 (515) 294-4622 FAX: (515) 294-2995 jemorris@iastate.edu |
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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 cslee@oceanicinstitute.org |
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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 rharrell@umd.edu |
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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 grahamy@u.washington.edu |
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 Leadership for the Interagency Working Group on Aquaculture (IWG-A) is provided by USDA/NIFA. |
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Dr. Gary L. Jensen National Program Leader for Aquaculture USDA/NIFA MAIL STOP 2220 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-2220 Phone: 202-401-6802; Fax: 202-401-6156 gjensen@nifa.usda.gov |
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