UpDate - Vol. A new Delaware Aquaculture Resource Center has been established at the University's College of Marine Studies complex in Lewes. The center will make it easier for interested aquaculturists to gain access to the diverse resources becoming available in this burgeoning industry. The center was dedicated Oct. 6 during Coast Day activities. Delaware Lt. Gov. Dale Wolf, who chaired a task force that examined the feasibility of establishing an aquaculture industry in Delaware, was on hand for the ribbon cutting, and he was assisted by Carolyn Thoroughgood, dean of the College of Marine Studies, and University President David P. Roselle.
Aquaculture holds promise for Delaware.
The resource center will help interested Delawareans learn more about farming fish and aquatic plants. Kent Price, associate professor of marine biology-biochemistry, has resigned his position as associate dean to lead the college's research efforts in aquaculture. However, the college and the state of Delaware recently declared aquaculture a special initiative, and I have had substantial experience in aquaculture. Given my background and experience, I felt I could better serve the college by pursuing this high-priority initiative for Delaware. In a final report in 1990, the Delaware Aquaculture Task Force, appointed by Gov. Michael N. Castle, recommended that Delaware develop a comprehensive program to promote and support growth on an aquaculture industry.