Molluscan Shellfish Hatchery Consulting

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TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND COMMERCIAL FOCUS:

The mission of my company is to assist existing and start-up aquaculture enterprises achieve their goals by providing experience and innovation for their molluscan shellfish projects. I have been intimately involved in the development of molluscan shellfish hatcheries since their inception in the early 1970's. The design, construction, and hands-on operation and management of state-of-the-art hatcheries and nurseries are my strengths. My background in private hatchery production for over 25 years has enabled me to understand the need to focus on production of shellfish and maximization of profits, while continuing with involvement in and development of cutting-edge technology.

I have been an independent consultant since February 2000, and continue to be involved in numerous projects on a variety of species worldwide. Experience, innovation and a hands-on approach have been the keys to success of most hatcheries in the world. I design systems and teach staff with maximum attention to detail and make sure they have the proper technology to accomplish their goals.

Innovative Design Services:

• Flow-through larvae rearing systems for high density production of larvae of all species
• Downwell and upwell setting and juvenile growth systems for clams, oysters, mussels and scallops
• Setting systems for eyed larvae settlement on various substrate types including microchips, whole shells and pvc pipes
• Bottle system to grow oyster seed from post-set to 3 mm using flow-through technology and heat recovery
• Land-based semi-recirculating upwell systems for the production of clam seed
• Floating shellfish seed nurseries including low-cost rafts and trays and powered 'flupsys'
• Commercial triploid production of shellfish
• Continuous flow algae bag culture systems
• Geoduck clam setting and nursery systems
• Energy recovery systems for seawater

Recent Projects:

• Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery, Oregon, USA – System design and operational protocols for Pacific oysters, Gallo mussels and Geoduck clams. Algae bag system design and set-up. Seawater heat recovery system design.
• North Carolina Oyster Hatchery Program, North Carolina, USA – Conceptual design of two commercial scale and one research scale Eastern oyster hatcheries. Schematic design of a commercial scale Eastern oyster hatchery.
• Morgan State University- Maryland, USA – Design of a small scale demonstration oyster hatchery for the Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica.
• Oyster Seed Holdings LLC – Virginia, USA – Design of a commercial scale hatchery for the Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, and design, installation, and startup of a continuous flow algae bag production system.
• KCB Oyster Seed Holdings LLC – Virginia, USA – Design of a commercial scale hatchery for the Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, and design, installation, and startup of a continuous flow algae bag production system.
• Virginia Institute of Marine Science – Virginia, USA – Conceptual Design of a research oyster hatchery for the Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica.
• University of North Carolina Wilmington – North Carolina, USA – Schematic Design and Design Development of a research oyster hatchery for the Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica.
• DPI Victoria – Victoria, Australia – Hatchery production review, troubleshooting, and report of recommendations for a mussel hatchery for the Gallo mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis.
• Coastal First Nations, Turning Point Initiative – British Columbia, Canada – Conceptual Design of a scallop hatchery for the Japanese scallop, Patinopecten yessoensis.
• Coastal Shellfish Corporation –British Columbia, Canada - Schematic Design and Design Development of a scallop hatchery for the Japanese scallop, Patinopecten yessoensis and design, installation, and startup of a continuous flow algae bag production system.
• Mexico workshop – Ensenada, Mexico – Conduct a 2 day seminar on evolving mollusk hatchery techniques and a review of hatchery designs.
• Kachemak Shellfish Mariculture Association – Alaska, USA – Schematic Design of a small scale oyster setting facility and nursery for the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas.
• Linea Blu – Chioggia, Italy – Protocol for setting the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, as single oysters on shell chips.
• Veneto Agricoltura – Pellestrina, Italy - Hatchery and nursery review and development for the Manila clam, Tapes philippinarum.

For a more comprehensive project list see resume.

Also, see "Major Accomplishments" in the resume for a brief summary of some important milestones in molluscan shellfish hatchery technology.