Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner    -    Sherman Wilhelm, Director

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Issue 74

Frank Hoff: Aquaculture Pioneer

One of the giants of the aquaculture industry passed away on January 28, 2010. Frank Hoff began his career as a marine biologist at the Florida Department of Natural Resources Marine Research Laboratory in 1966 working to spawn and rear the black seabass.   more... [PDF]

Team Oyster Wins Second Davis Productivity Award

The Prudential-Davis Productivity Awards program recognizes and rewards Florida state government employees whose work significantly and measurably increases productivity, and promotes innovation to improve the delivery of state services and save money for Florida taxpayers and businesses.   more... [PDF]

Tough State Budgeting “Kind” To Aquaculture

The 42nd Regular Session of the Legislature of Florida convened under the Florida Constitution as revised in 1968, and the 112th Regular Session since State-hood in 1845 in Tallahassee on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. This year’s session was marked by a continued sluggish economy and continued reduced general revenue collections.    more... [PDF]


Past Aquaculture Newsletters [PDF]