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The Northeast Regional Resource: Publications
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A compilation of training and educational resources produced by Sea Grant Programs throughout the Northeast region. This document is meant to inform state Sea Grant programs of the various training and educational materials that are currently available to avoid unnecessary redundancy among state programs within the region. For more information on a particular program visit the designated website or request information from the contact provided.
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Training Program/
Educational Materials
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Description
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Contact
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Fisheries
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Safe Seafood Series: Harvest
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Guide for recreational harvest of shellfish. How to harvest properly and safely.
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Joshua Reitsma
Woods Hole Sea Grant
jreitsma@barnstablecounty.org
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Handling your Catch
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The guide outlines basic biology and handling of recreationally caught seafood and outlines proper filleting, storing and cooking methods for various species of saltwater finfish.
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Michael Ciaramella
NY Sea Grant
mc2544@cornell.edu
nyseagrant.org/seafood
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Aquaculture
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General
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Northeastern U.S. Aquaculture Management Guide
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A comprehensive publication that identifies strategies to address aquaculture production hazards. The manual includes science-based information about major production hazards facing farmers, including: predators, diseases, parasites, organisms that have the potential to cause aquatic animal illness and human illness (e.g. toxic algae), biofouling, spread of invasive species, and other operational and environmental hazards. The manual includes guidelines for environmental monitoring, evaluation and sampling, record-keeping procedures, and state-by-state contact information for whom to call when a problem occurs.
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Don Webster
Maryland Sea Grant
dwebster@umd.edu
extension.umd.edu/aquaculture
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United States Aquaculture
Fact & Fiction
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Brochure addressing many myths about farm-raised fish geared at educating consumers and promoting the consumption of farmed US seafood.
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Linda Odierno; linda@thenaa.net
Dennis McIntosh; dmcintosh@desu.edu
National Aquaculture Association
www.thenaa.net
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Locally Farmed Seafood
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This brochure outlines the benefits of locally grown seafood. It discusses why it is good for the environment, community, and the consumer.
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Linda Odierno; linda@thenaa.net
Dennis McIntosh; dmcintosh@desu.edu
National Aquaculture Association
www.thenaa.net
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Selling U.S. Farm-Raised Fish & Shellfish to the Food Service Industry
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This brochure describes ways to go about marketing and selling your seafood products to various food service facilities/groups. It outlines the steps to take and important issues to keep in mind.
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Linda Odierno; linda@thenaa.net
Dennis McIntosh; dmcintosh@desu.edu
National Aquaculture Association
www.thenaa.net
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U.S Farm-Raised Fish & Shellfish for a Healthier & Happier Life
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A brochure highlighting the nutritional/health benefits of consuming seafood. It also addresses some of the major concerns consumers have with seafood consumption and emphasis where cultured products stand with regard to those issues.
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Linda Odierno; linda@thenaa.net
Dennis McIntosh; dmcintosh@desu.edu
National Aquaculture Association
www.thenaa.net
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U.S. Farm-Raised Seafood and Food Safety
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A brochure that outlines the safety regulations that are imposed on the aquaculture/seafood industry to insure safe products are produced and marketed.
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Linda Odierno; linda@thenaa.net
Dennis McIntosh; dmcintosh@desu.edu
National Aquaculture Association
www.thenaa.net
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Additional Resources on U.S. Farm-Raised Seafood
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The National Aquaculture association has many other resources that can be found on their website (www.thenaa.net). These resources include posters and brochures highlighting the different types of farmed seafood that is produced in the U.S. and gives information on safety and nutrition. There are also resources addressing specific areas of concern with seafood (i.e. mercury, sustainability etc.) and marketing of U.S. Farm-Raised seafood. There are also a couple videos.
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National Aquaculture Association
www.thenaa.net
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Shellfish
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Bottom Culture Cost Analysis
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A template spreadsheet and instructional bulletin are provided to help estimate cost and return for bottom culture of spat on shell oysters in Maryland.
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Don Webster
Maryland Sea Grant
dwebster@umd.edu
extension.umd.edu/aquaculture
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Contained Culture Cost Analysis
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A template spreadsheet and instructional bulletin are provided to help estimate cost and return for contained culture of oysters in Maryland.
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Don Webster
Maryland Sea Grant
dwebster@umd.edu
extension.umd.edu/aquaculture
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Remote Setting Cost Analysis
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A template spreadsheet and instructional bulletin are provided to help estimate cost and return for remote setting production of seed oysters in Maryland.
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Don Webster
Maryland Sea Grant
dwebster@umd.edu
extension.umd.edu/aquaculture
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Considerations for Shell Use in Oyster Rehabilitation
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A technical report outlining the three different uses for oyster house shell for the production of seed and market oysters.
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Don Webster
Maryland Sea Grant
dwebster@umd.edu
extension.umd.edu/aquaculture
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Production Systems
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This publication provides information on the principal methods of oyster production currently in use as well as providing an overview of others used around the world.
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Don Webster
Maryland Sea Grant
dwebster@umd.edu
extension.umd.edu/aquaculture
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Remote Setting Systems
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An oyster aquaculture technology series publication describing Remote setting techniques for oyster production.
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Don Webster
Maryland Sea Grant
dwebster@umd.edu
extension.umd.edu/aquaculture
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Purchasing Seed Oysters
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This brief guide offers some practical advice on buying natural and hatchery seed oysters and gives examples that should enable planters to compare price and quality differences.
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Don Webster
Maryland Sea Grant
dwebster@umd.edu
extension.umd.edu/aquaculture
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For Consumers of Molluscan Shellfish
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This trifold brochure outlines the safe handling, storage, and cooking practices for molluscan shellfish. It was originally drafted to target Connecticut consumers.
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Anoushka Concepcion
Connecticut Sea Grant
anoushka.concepcion@uconn.edu
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Enjoying Safe Shellfish…
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A trifold brochure outlining the safety risks of eating raw shellfish. It describes vibrio and contains information on how to properly store and cook shellfish to prevent disease. It was originally drafted to target Connecticut consumers.
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Anoushka Concepcion
Connecticut Sea Grant
anoushka.concepcion@uconn.edu
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Seafood
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Eating Seafood as Part of a Healthy Diet
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Overview of the safety and nutritional information for Massachusetts shellfish.
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Joshua Reitsma
Woods Hole Sea Grant
jreitsma@barnstablecounty.org
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Growing Oysters and the Threat of Vp
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Overview of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) growth in the environment and its presence in shellfish. Examines the seasonality of the pathogen and its effects upon consumption.
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Joshua Reitsma
Woods Hole Sea Grant
jreitsma@barnstablecounty.org
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Tips for Fresh and Tasty Shellfish
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Recommendations for handling, storing and cooking shellfish to ensure it is a healthy and safe party of the diet.
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Joshua Reitsma
Woods Hole Sea Grant
jreitsma@barnstablecounty.org
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Northeast Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC)
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There are many additional publications/ resources available on the NRAC Web site.
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agresearch.umd.edu/nrac |
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For changes or additions to this resource document
please contact Michael Ciaramella: mc2544@cornell.edu
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