By: Tom Nordlie - (352) 273-3567 Source: Craig Watson - cawatson@ufl.edu, (813) 505-2625 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Spotted green puffer fish seldom reproduce in captivity, but University of Florida experts have created the first ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Through a first-of-its kind survey, UF/IFAS has shown that tropical fish farmers bring over $172 million in sales to Florida’s economy. The $172 million reflects the sales of fish by members of the Florida Tropical Fish Farmers Association ... READ MORE
Category: Recreation
Aquarium hobbyists rely on the science and outreach conducted by researchers at the University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Lab to supply their favorite species. Those tropical fish come from fish farmers. Now, the tropical fish industry ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASRUSKIN, Fla. --- Aquarium hobbyists count on the hard work of tropical fish farmers to supply the species they adore. Think barbs, tetras, angelfish and more. As a UF/IFAS multi-county tropical aquaculture Extension agent nearly 30 years ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
RUSKIN, Fla. --- Craig Watson started his aquaculture career early. At 16, he started working on a tropical fish farm in Miami. Eventually, while attending Florida State University, Watson worked at an aquarium and tropical fish store in Tallahassee. “That ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS