What Types of Seafood Come from New Jersey? with Doug Zemeckis

On April 12 at The LBIF, join the hosts of Science Saturday and Douglas Zemeckis for another great discussion in person!

Professor Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers Cooperative Extension) dives into the different types of Jersey Seafood that are grown by aquaculture farmers or harvested by commercial and recreational fisheries. New Jersey is a significant player in our country's seafood industry and much of what is harvested in the Garden State can be found near Long Beach Island in Ocean County. This talk will describe New Jersey's aquaculture and fishing industries, including the species that are harvested, the management to support the sustainability of these industries, and some of the challenges on the horizon.

Dr. Douglas Zemeckis serves as a County Agent II (Associate Professor) with Rutgers Cooperative Extension. In this role, he conducts educational programming and applied research to address local issues related to fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resources management in Ocean, Atlantic, and Monmouth Counties.