VIMS Marine Advisory Program
@VIMS_MAP
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The scientists of the VIMS Marine Advisory Program provide technical assistance to the marine fisheries, aquaculture, boating, and education communities.
Gloucester Point, Virginia
Joined April 2020
MAP staff have been busy this month attending various conferences! Our three rockstar students presented their work at the Tidewater Chapter of the American Fisheries Society in Solomons, MD.
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MAP sea scallop researchers were awarded 4 Research Set Aside (RSA) grants from NOAA's sea scallop RSA program = $7 million dollars. These projects focus on surveying the scallop population, reducing flatfish catch, aquaculture, and understanding shell blister in scallop shells.
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Presentations like yours make the Symposium great - thank you!
Had so much fun speaking about blue crab science at the Annual Chefs Seafood Symposium at @VIMS_News today 👩🏼🍳🦀
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MAP is a hiring a Clean Marina Specialist that will continue an established technical and informational extension program to address the social, economic and environmental needs of the marina industry of Virginia. To apply:
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@hornsacehardware is supporting oyster gardener education by using MAP's informational tags on their gear for sale. The tag takes you to our website with important info for oyster gardeners. If in Kilmarnock, stop by, get some gear, and keep an eye out for our bright yellow tags!
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Processors, importers & distributors of #fish and #fishery products: Do you need #HACCP certification? We're offering 2️⃣ virtual training opportunities: 🐟 October 24 🦪 December 2 Both dates from 8am-5pm! Register: https://t.co/wYFT9aUyl2
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Watermen, are you attending an upcoming FRG workshop? Workshops will review FRG eligibility, funding priorities, the application form, and more! Doesn’t fit your schedule? Make an appointment that does. Email: frgadmin@vims.edu Call: (804) 684-7742 https://t.co/Jnr47tv9HJ
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This FREE 1-day Shellstock Shipper HACCP training is one of the steps in the process to become a certified shellfish dealer, which is required for a harvester to sell direct to the public. For more information and to register for an upcoming course, contact Sarah Good.
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Calling all commercial #watermen📢The 2023 VA Fishery Resource Grant Program is live and we want to hear from you. Scan the QR code to access all the application materials. We look forward to helping you craft your applications, so attend one of our workshops or reach out to us!
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While #school was out for the summer, teachers from across Virginia got hands-on experience with coastal #science. Read the full story about this @VIMS_news and @cbnerr workshop in @myVPM:
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Virginia is for oyster lovers! Did you know Virginia oysters have eight regional flavor profiles? Oysters take on the saltiness and flavor of the waters they’re grown in. Try some Virginia #oysters at a restaurant near you for #NationalOysterDay: https://t.co/a8XicvCQCA
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K-12 educators: Want classroom-tested #LessonPlans about coastal #science? The Virginia Scientists and Educators Alliance (VA SEA) has created more than 50 class activities based on current coastal research that fit VA Standards of Learning. Learn more: https://t.co/neqxc3qDA8
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Regionally known as “Rockfish,” Striped Bass are fish prized for its high quality meat, as seen above. The Striped Bass has been immensely popular since Colonial times, as the fact that it was one of the first natural resources to benefit from a 1639 conservation statute attests.
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We hosted 60+ interns this year, 21 were supported through @NOAAEducation & Office of Aquaculture programs. They hail from 15 states & 17 colleges/unis. Project topics included: #OceanAcidification, microplastics, #Aquaculture, shellfish disease, more: https://t.co/xp89h4G009.
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Educators from VMAP and @CBNERR are out at the Eastern Shore Lab this week facilitating our first teacher workshop since before the pandemic. Looking forward to getting wet and muddy! #vimsteacherfieldcourse
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Our Virginia Clean Marina Program (VCMP) is featured in this month's issue of Marina Dock Age. Follow the link below to learn more about our Clean Way Fuel Fill project, funded by the sale of "Friend of the Chesapeake" license plates!
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100 Virginia Clean Marinas are now using specialized fuel fill kits in an effort to prevent spillage into waterways.
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VIMS survey reveals crabbers’ preferences for managing derelict gear, results can inform fishery managers and policymakers:
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By accounting for the perspectives and preferences of watermen, findings can more effectively inform fishery managers and policymakers.
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Congrats to @UDelaware alum and former Delaware Sea Grant grad student researcher Dr. Peter Rowe, who has been named Executive Director of @NJSeaGrant!
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As New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) enters its fifty-third year of operation, the organization is excited to officially announce Dr. Peter Rowe as its newest Executive Director. Since 2019, as...
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