Kim is a shellfish specialist with the Shellfish Sanitation Branch of the federal agency that oversees the sanitary control of molluscan shellfish produced and sold for consumption in the U.S.  

U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Email: [email protected]

Dan is a professor in Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University. Most of his research focuses on the economics of coastal resources, valuation of coastal systems, and consumer preferences for Gulf seafood.  

Mississippi State University
Email: [email protected]

Vicki is the research director for Palacios Marine Agricultural Research, an agricultural organization dedicated to oyster farming and restoration. She has extensive experience working with Vibrio bacteria and oyster aquaculture.  

Palacios Marine Agricultural Research, Inc.
Email: [email protected]

Bob ("Skid“) is executive director of the East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, serving as an industry advocate and active member of the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference.  

East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
Email: [email protected]

Leslie provides extension support for the molluscan shellfish aquaculture industry in Florida. She also conducts applied research in all phases of production management.  

University of Florida/IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension
Email: [email protected]

Bethany is executive director of Oyster South, a non-profit organization that connects communities and provides resources to foster the success of oyster farming in the southern U.S.  

Oyster South
Email: [email protected]