Tag: Craig Watson

New director named for UF Tropical Aquaculture Lab, envisions expansion of researchers and outreach

by Brad Buck
March 14, 2023

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/IFAS
Tags: Craig Watson, Fish Farmers, Fish Veterinarian, Florida Sea Grant, Matt DiMaggio, Nonnative Species Ecologist, Ornamental Fish, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory

UF survey: Florida tropical fish farmers bring state $172 million in sales

by Brad Buck
April 13, 2022

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
Tags: COVID19, Craig Watson, Farm-gate Value, Florida Tropical Fish Farmers Association, Hobbies, Imports, Pandemic, Pet Shops, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, Tropical Fish, Tropical Fish Farming, Tropical Fish Sales

Tropical Aquaculture Lab celebrates 25 years helping fish farmers, aquarium enthusiasts

by Brad Buck
October 27, 2021

RUSKIN, 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
Tags: 25th Anniversary, Angelfish, Aquariums, Craig Watson, Diseases, Extension, Fish Veterinarian, Invasive Species, Roy Yanong, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tetras, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, Tropical Fish Farming

Longtime director of Tropical Aquaculture Lab earns national recognition

by Brad Buck
August 24, 2021

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
Tags: Craig Watson, Disease Lab, Fish Farms, Joseph P. McCraren Award, National Aquaculture Association, Risk Management, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Species, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, Tropical Fish

UF/IFAS, others improving health of marine life and coastal economies

by Brad Buck
February 2, 2015

Cutline below GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida researchers will work with other scientists to study how to make the water and marine life in Tampa Bay healthier, which in turn could help protect Florida’s offshore ecosystems ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Coral Reefs, Craig Watson

UF Experts Breed Puffer Fish in Captivity; Pet Trade and Genetics Research Could Benefit

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 17, 2009

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
Tags: Craig Watson

Cultured coral could help repair damaged reefs, UF scientists say

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 15, 2007

By: Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Craig Watson caw@ifas.ufl.edu, 813-671-5230 Lauri MacLaughlin lauri.maclaughlin@noaa.gov, 305-852-7717 ext. 27 Ryan Czaja rczaja@flaquarium.org, 813-273-4000 ext. 4237 Kathy Kilgore kjheym@ifas.ufl.edu, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation
Tags: Craig Watson, Kathy Kilgore, Reefs

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