Anoushka Concepcion interview

Andrea Tarnecki, Assistant Extension Professor and Director of the Dauphin Island Shellfish Lab recently sat down with Stephen Pinna. Read her interview here!

Nicole Kirchhoff was interviewed by Stephen Pinna at Aquaculture America 2023. Interview edited by Carla Schubiger.

About raw clams, the Denver Broncos, and his love for modern-day dinosaurs (crocodiles), read Carla Schubiger’s interview with Jordan W. Lynch in the newest edition of the USAS member spotlight.

USAS Board Member Carla Schubiger and team came up with a great idea to start highlighting some of the wonderful people who are members of the U.S. Aquaculture Society. Email Carla at carla.schubiger@gmail.com to learn more about being highlighted as a USAS member. Of course, being involved in USAS is a great opportunity. Nominations are now open. Contact Past-President Dennis McIntosh at dmcintosh@desu.edu to learn more about getting involved in USAS.

USAS has decided to develop member spotlights. This Halloween edition highlights Abigail Bockus! She originally wanted to name her company after her favorite fish. Read about Abigail’s favorite fish in the first member spotlight on the USAS webpage.Learn more by following the link.

“I just knew that I wanted to devote myself to feeding the world, the idealism of youth perhaps, but that desire has never left and I see aquaculture as one way to help do just that.”

I had thought by this point in 2020 the US would be well on its way to minimizing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you all know, the US looks to be experiencing a third peak in COVID-19 infections. I wish I had a crystal ball to look in, to know when the pandemic will end and everyone’s lives (and businesses) could get back to our 'new' kind of normal.