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The central aim is to outline the goals and partnerships needed for a regional oyster breeding program.

February 13, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Gulf Coast Oyster Breeding and Hatchery Initiative Strategic Planning Workshop to Establish a Regional Oyster Breeding Program

SBSarah BodensteinLouisiana State University Agricultural Center JKJack KochMayo Clinic RBReginald B. BlaylockGulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Key Points

The central aim is to outline the goals and partnerships needed for a regional oyster breeding program.
Workshop convened over 40 stakeholders including federal and state agencies, academic institutions, and industry representatives.
Co-led by NOAA Fisheries and University of Southern Mississippi at marine aquaculture facility.
Discussions focused on creating a shared vision and strategic directions for the Gulf Oyster Breeding Center.
Initial goals and priorities established for the regional oyster breeding program.
Enhanced focus on resilience and sustainability in oyster aquaculture identified as key outcomes.
Partnerships between various stakeholders were initiated for future collaboration.

Abstract

The Gulf Coast Oyster Breeding and Hatchery Initiative Strategic Planning Workshop was held February 20–21, 2025, at the University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center. Co-led by NOAA Fisheries and USM, the workshop convened over 40 stakeholders - representing federal and state agencies, academic institutions, Sea Grant, and the oyster farming industry to establish initial goals, priorities, and partnerships for a regional oyster breeding program. The goal of the workshop was to develop a shared vision for a new Gulf Oyster Breeding Center (GOBC) that will enhance the resilience, productivity, and sustainability of oyster aquaculture across the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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