Research Impact Area: Aquaculture Research

LSU Advances Louisiana鈥檚 Seafood Industry and Protects the Waters That Sustain It

LSU research improves seafood safety, advances aquaculture, and helps producers adapt to environmental change鈥攕trengthening Louisiana鈥檚 seafood economy and protecting our coastal resources.

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90%

of the crawfish consumed in the U.S. is supplied by Louisiana

- LSU AgCenter 2024 Report

$2B

Annual economic impact of the seafood industry in Louisiana

- Louisiana Economic Development (LED)

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LSU AgCenter's Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is strengthening Louisiana's seafood industry

Five Impactful Ways 星空无限传媒 Helping Keep Louisiana at the Center of the Nation鈥檚 Seafood Map

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In the heart of Cajun Country, where the seafood industry is a cornerstone of the local economy, the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant is advancing the state's seafood industry whild also providing invaluable support to small businesses and independent fishermen.

LSU Helped Build Louisiana鈥檚 Crawfish Industry; Now It鈥檚 Shaping a More-Resilient Future

As weather extremes and new threats challenge Louisiana鈥檚 crawfish industry, 星空无限传媒 stepping forward鈥攂uilding on decades of research to develop more resilient, efficient, and predictable production methods for the future.

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Crawfish in the Coal Mine slide: Microplastics are everywhere, including our oceans. They are harmful on their own, but when combined with other chemical pollutants, can their negative effects multiply?

READ THE Microplastic Pollution STORY

Preventing Foodborne Illness slide: You might have heard the saying, "don't eat raw oysters in months that don't have an 'R'." That's because of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Can we better forecast outbreaks?

READ THE Better Bacteria Forecasts STORY

Aquaculture Resources

Provides hands-on support to seafood and crawfish producers, processors, and entrepreneurs 鈥� including scale-appropriate processing equipment, value-added product development, food safety training, packaging, and compliance assistance. LSU

A NOAA-affiliated research, education, and outreach program working on fisheries sustainability, seafood sector resilience, aquaculture, coastal communities, and seafood safety.

While focused on rice, this facility frequently partners with crawfish producers to optimize rice-crawfish rotation systems, yield, and water management 鈥� directly benefiting crawfish farming economics.

Part of the LSU AgCenter, AGGRC preserves aquatic species genetics through cryopreservation, helping protect crawfish and other industries while supporting selective breeding and long-term sustainability.

Provide outreach programs fostering sustainable aquacultural and agricultural practices, while positively affecting quality of life across all 64 Louisiana parishes through health and prosperity initiatives.

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