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AQUACULTURE (QC)
The farming of aquatic animals and plants, one of the fastest growing segments of US and global agricultural economies, is an ecological imperative as natural fisheries are over-exploited. In order to meet our increasing demand for seafood and ease harvest pressure on natural fish stocks, aquaculture production must increase 100% over the next 25-30 years. Florida is the third largest aquaculture-producing state, yielding the greatest variety of aquatic organisms in the US, such as ornamental fish and plants, clams, shrimp, fish, and alligators.
For Florida Fish
Aquaculture license plate revenue supports the Harbor Branch-FAU Aquaculture and Stock Enhancement Program in four primary areas: fish aquaculture, molluscan aquaculture, aquatic animal health, and education. Much of the work is directed toward improving the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of aquaculture.
Research and Education
Project goals include advancing the efficiency of fish aquaculture systems, optimizing culture of the Florida apple snail to restore populations to enhance survival of the endangered Florida snail kite, examining alternate clam species to diversify the product base of Florida shellfish farmers, and characterizing elevated levels of copper and zinc in queen conch in the Florida Keys. Aquaculture license plate funds also support the Program’s Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, which investigates health and disease issues of aquaculture species, including how ecological changes impact health, reproduction, and recruitment.
Research and Education
Project goals include advancing the efficiency of fish aquaculture systems, optimizing culture of the Florida apple snail to restore populations to enhance survival of the endangered Florida snail kite, examining alternate clam species to diversify the product base of Florida shellfish farmers, and characterizing elevated levels of copper and zinc in queen conch in the Florida Keys. Aquaculture license plate funds also support the Program’s Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, which investigates health and disease issues of aquaculture species, including how ecological changes impact health, reproduction, and recruitment.
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation Specialty License Plates
Choose one or more of the four conservation specialty license plates - Aquaculture, Protect Florida Whales, Protect Wild Dolphins, Save Our Seas - and help support the Harbor Branch mission to better understand and conserve the oceans and marine life through exploration, research, and education for the benefit of mankind. One hundred percent of your tax-deductible donation supports the mission.
Choose one or more of the four conservation specialty license plates - Aquaculture, Protect Florida Whales, Protect Wild Dolphins, Save Our Seas - and help support the Harbor Branch mission to better understand and conserve the oceans and marine life through exploration, research, and education for the benefit of mankind. One hundred percent of your tax-deductible donation supports the mission.
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