FSUCML Experimental Hatchery
FSUCML is ready to start moving into the first of two experimental hatcheries that will support major research initiatives of the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative. Joe Rocco, Hatchery Manager, is in high gear, getting everything ready for the oysters.
ABSI scientists will collect, maintain, and spawn adult oysters drawn from local Franklin county populations. Their larvae and juveniles will be reared in the hatchery and used in both laboratory and field experiments for restoration and to produce seed for aquaculture research.
6/17/2020 Tanks for larval development
6/17/2020 Water and air filters
6/17/2020 Filtration set-up for the hatchery with a standard cartridge filter
1/22/2020 Finished flooring!
1/22/2020 Chris Doty using a tractor to pave down the gravel flooring
1/21/2020 Wheeling in small rock for the flooring
1/15/2020 Work never ceases on this project!
1/15/2020 Framework for trenches completed
1/14/2020 Digging trenches and laying the framework for the hatchery drains
1/3/2020 All framing complete! Next up: electrical wiring, flooring, and plumbing
1/2/2020 Rippee Construction has been working tirelessly to finish framing the hatchery.
12/20/2019 Finishing up some final projects before the holiday break
12/19/2019 Back of the greenhouse complete
12/19/19 Almost complete with roof installation
12/18/2019 The back air regulating unit is installed...this device will help keep the greenhouse cool in the hot summer months!
12/16/19 Side panels are installed, leaving room for the side curtains to be installed later
12/13/19 Back panels installed
12/12/2019 Front paneling installed
12/11/2019 Beginning panel installation
12/10/19 Fans installed on front of greenhouse
12/6/2019 Roof going up!
12/3/19 Steel beams are in to act as the base framework
12/3/19 Measuring out angles for framing
12/2/19 Plumbers came in to reroute water to the new hatchery
11/26/19 Breaking ground results in a LOT of dirt!
11/25/19 Breaking ground for the hatchery