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Important Contacts for
Florida Aquaculture
Agencies / Regulatory
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Education and Extension
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Marketing
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Affiliated Associations
Agencies
/ Regulatory
- Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services
Division of Aquaculture
1230 Governor’s Square Blvd. 5th Floor
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Telephone: 850-488-4033
Fax: 850-410-0893
Web Site:
http://www.floridaaquaculture.com
The Division issues the Aquaculture Certificate of Registration required
by all aquaculturists in the state of Florida. The Division is also the
application point for submerged land leases to culture shellfish and
live rock, the regulatory of shellfish processing plants, and
classification of shellfish harvesting areas.
- Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services
Bureau of Food and Meat Inspection
HACCP Program
3125 Conner Boulevard, Suite H
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650
Telephone: 850-245-5520
Fax: 850-245-5553
E-mail:
foodinsp@doacs.state.fl.us
Web Site:
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/fs/inspectn.html#haccp
Regulates food processing, storage, and sale including Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Point (HACCP) program. All food processors and handlers
are required to possess a Food Permit from the Department, unless the
operation is under continuous state or federal inspection.
Education and Extension
General, Foodfish, and Baitfish
Aquaculture Production
- Mr. Christian Miller, Extension
Agent
University of Florida
Miami-Dade County Extension Service
18710 SW 288 St.
Homestead, FL 33030
Telephone: 305-248-3311 Ext. 230
Fax: 305-246-2932
E-mail: millerc@ufl.edu
Web Site:
http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/aquaculture.shtml
Technical assistance in Miami-Dade County for commercial fish
and aquatic plant aquaculture, middle and high school
aquaculture programs, and home garden ponds.
- Dr. Cortney Ohs, Assistant
Professor
University of Florida
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
c/o Indian River Research and Education Center
2199 South Rock Road
Ft. Pierce, FL 34945-3138
Telephone: 772-468-3922
E-mail:
cohs@ifas.ufl.edu
Technical assistance in foodfish (including shrimp and
prawns) and baitfish aquaculture in Florida.
Ornamental Aquaculture Production
- Mr. Carlos Martinez,
Assistant-In Aquaculture
University of Florida
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
1408 24th Street SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
Telephone: 813-671-5230
Ext. 109
Fax: 813-671-5234
E-mail:
cvmartinez@ifas.ufl.edu
Web Site:
http://tal.ifas.ufl.edu
Provides information on
Florida commercial ornamental fish and plant aquaculture through workshops and
one-on-one contact. The laboratory also performs industry-driven
research and has a full-service fish disease diagnostic laboratory.
Shellfish Aquaculture Production
- Ms. Leslie Sturmer,
Multi-County Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Agent
University of Florida
c/o FWC Marine Lab
PO Box 89
Cedar Key, FL 32625
Telephone: 352-543-5057
Fax: 352-543-6958
E-mail:
lnst@ifas.ufl.edu
Web Site:
http://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu
Provides technical assistance to the Florida shellfish aquaculture
industry through workshops, one-on-one contact, and a quarterly
newsletter.
Aquatic Weed Control
Economics
Fish Disease
Diagnostics / Fish Health Certificates
- Dr. Denise
Petty, Assistant Professor and Extension
Veterinarian
University of Florida
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
7922 NW 71st Street SE
Gainesville, FL 32653
Telephone: 352-392-9617 Ext.229
E-mail:
pettyd@ufl.edu
Web Site:
http://fishweb.ifas.ufl.edu/Petty/Petty.htm
Performs research and extension, including
diagnostic services, for the sportfish,
foodfish, shellfish, and ornamental fish
aquaculture industries. Dr. Petty is
also a USDA-APHIS accredited veterinarian
who can sign health certificates for
domestic and international shipments of fish
and aquatic invertebrates.
- Dr. Roy P.E.
Yanong, Associate Professor and Extension
Veterinarian
Ms. Deborah Britt Pouder, Coordinator of
Research Programs & Services/Diagnostic Lab
Manager
University of Florida
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
1408 24th Street SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
Telephone: 813-671-5230
Ext. 109
Fax: 813-671-5234
E-mail
(Yanong):
rpy@ifas.ufl.edu
E-mail (Pouder):
dbpouder@ifas.ufl.edu
Performs diagnostic services for the
commercial ornamental aquaculture industry.
Dr. Yanong is also a USDA-APHIS accredited
veterinarian who can sign health
certificates for domestic and international
shipments of fish and aquatic invertebrates.
- Dr. Kathleen
H. Hartman, Veterinarian/Aquaculture
Epidemiologist
USDA Veterinary Services
c/o University of Florida
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
1408 24th Street SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
Telephone: 813-671-5230
Ext. 109
Fax: 813-671-5234
E-mail:
Kathleen.H.Hartman@aphis.usda.gov
Web Site:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/
Endorses health certificates for
international shipments of fish and aquatic
invertebrates.
Fish
Reproduction
- Dr.
Frank Chapman, Associate Professor
University of Florida
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic
Sciences
7922 NW 71st Street
Gainesville, FL 32653
Telephone: 352-392-9617 Ext.247
E-mail:
fchapman@ufl.edu
Main
area of interest is in the reproductive
biology and larval development of
aquatic organisms, particularly of
ornamental fish and ancient fish species
such as sturgeon.
Nuisance Animals
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United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA)
Wildlife Services
c/o University of Florida
Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
1408 24th Street SE
Ruskin, Florida 33570
Telephone: 813-671-5230 x 105
Fax: 813-671-5234
Web Site:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ws/
Technical assistance to deter
wildlife (bird, mammal, and reptile)
damage on agricultural crops
(including aquaculture)
Seafood Processing / HACCP
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Ms. Laura Garrido, Seafood
Nutritionist
University of Florida
107 Aquatic Food Products Lab
Newell Drive, Building 461
PO Box 110370
Gainesville, Florida 32611
Telephone: 352-392-1991
Fax: 352-392-8594
E-mail:
shrimp@ufl.edu
Technical assistance for seafood
processing, handling, storage,
safety, HACCP, packaging and
human nutrition information.
Marketing
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Florida Department of
Agriculture & Consumer
Services
Bureau of Seafood and
Aquaculture Marketing
2051 East Dirac Drive
Tallahassee, Florida
32310-3760
Telephone: 850-488-0163
Fax: 850-922-3671
E-mail:
seafood@doacs.state.fl.us
Web Site:
http://www.fl-aquaculture.com
Generic and commodity
specific marketing
assistance (technical
assistance,
point-of-purchase materials
and trade events). Provides
trade lead referrals, trade
show planning, market
research and development,
marketing orders,
agricultural marketing
cooperatives and industry
statistics. Publishes a
biennial directory of
seafood, aquaculture, and
marine life product
suppliers. "Fresh from
Florida" promotional
campaign membership
including monetary
incentives for logo use.
Affiliated Associations
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Florida Farm Bureau
P. O. Box 147030
Gainesville, FL 32614
Telephone:
352-378-8100
Web Site:
http://www.floridafarmbureau.org
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Florida Tropical Fish
Farms Association
P. O. Box 1519
Winter Haven, FL 33882
Telephone:
863-293-5710
Fax: 863-299-5154
E-mail:
flassn@aol.com
Web Site:
http://www.ftffa.com
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National Aquaculture
Association
PO Box 1647
Pine Bluff, AR
71613
Telephone:
870-850-7900
Fax: 870-580-7902
Web Site:
http://www.thenaa.net
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