Freshwater Science: Fish Farming, Food Systems, and Recreation Aquaculture in Ohio

Aquaculture includes the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic organisms in all types of natural and human constructed water environments. Essentially, aquaculture is farming in water. Nicole Wright, Ohio Sea Grant Aquaculture Extension Specialist, will share what aquaculture in Ohio looks like, the reasons why fish are farmed, and the challenges and opportunities of this agricultural sector in Ohio.