Presented by Azure Cygler, Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Seafood Extension Specialist with Rhode Island Sea Grant
Webinar description: As aquaculture grows in Rhode Island there is a need to share this industry with the general public in meaningful, interactive ways. Tours of the farms serve to connect citizens directly with growers and help to work through tough use conflicts and educate about the ecological value of aquaculture. This webinar will provide an overview of:
- Rhode Island farms and what ecotours are;
- How ecotours used to work (pre-COVID-19);
- Current state of challenges with Rhode Island (and most U.S.) shellfish farms;
- Importance of diversification, in all aspects of business; and,
- What the farm tour of the future might look like.