John Scarpa, Ph.D.

Affiliate Research Professor


John Scarpa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Aquaculture
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
361-825-2369
jscarpa1@zzweifeng.com and john.scarpa@tamucc.edu
 

Research Interests

 

  • Bivalve aquaculture with a focus on hard clam culture and breeding in response to climate change
  • Oyster stock enhancement and restoration ecology
  • Crustacean aquaculture with a focus on marine shrimp in low-salinity systems for inland aquaculture
  • Fish aquaculture with a focus on nutrition and its effects on fish health
  • Tunicate culture with a focus on biomedical and bioremediation applications
  • Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture

 

Additional Information
Florida Atlantic's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute engages with the community through the Ocean Discovery Visitors Center and the Ocean Science Lecture Series. Harbor Branch’s research and outreach programs translate marine science in order to provide solutions that improve economies and quality of life for coastal communities.
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