Marine Aquaculture and Stock Enhancement in Florida by Statu

The Florida Master Agreement 20317 is a specialized research contract focused on advancing aquaculture and fishery science for Common Snook (Centropomus undecimalis). The primary objectives include refining maturation and spawning technologies, improving larval rearing survival rates, developing mass-production aquaculture techniques, assessing fishery impacts, and studying hatchery fish survival through an intermediate-scale release in Sarasota Bay. The research aims to disseminate newly developed technologies through professional publications, meetings, and presentations.

The master agreement is awarded to Citrus County, Florida, and is administered by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement with a performance period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024, covering the state of Florida. While specific contract value details are not provided, the IDV represents a targeted scientific research initiative designed to enhance understanding and cultivation of Common Snook populations through comprehensive marine biological research.