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WRAC investigator Dennis Hedgecock (left) deploying a group of hybrid oysters for yield evaluation with Chris Pratt of Taylor Resources, Inc.

Hedgecock, Improving Pacific oyster broodstocks

WRAC investigator Dennis Hedgecock (left) deploying a group of hybrid oysters for yieldevaluation with Chris Pratt of Taylor Resources, Inc. 2003; Photo: Jonathan Davis
Duration:4 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2001Funding level:$395,400 Location:California - CA, Oregon - OR, non-WRAC statesTopics:Broodstock, Genetics, HatcherySpecies:Oysters, Pacific oysters
Naish - Identification of Markers of IHNV - credit: Kyle Martin

Identification of genetic markers for disease resistance to infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV) in commercial populations of rainbow trout through genome-wide association analysis

In the effort to enhance the productivity of the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) industry, one crucial concern is disease, which [...]
Duration:3 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2017Funding level:$338,795Location:California - CA, Idaho - ID, Washington - WATopics:Genetics, IHNV - Infectious hematopoietic necrosis virusSpecies:Trout
Microbial tests performed in the lab - Yang project

Optimization of pre and post-harvest factors to extend the shelf life and improve the quality of whole fish and fillets of salmonids and white sturgeon

Optimization of pre and post-harvest factors to extend the shelf life and improve the quality of whole fish and fillets of salmonids and white sturgeon - Yang
Duration:3 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2021Funding level:$359,835Location:California - CA, Idaho - ID, Oregon - ORTopics:Economics, Humane slaughterSpecies:Steelhead, Sturgeon, Trout
recreational fly fisher

Economic impacts of private sector aquaculture-based recreational fishing in the Western USA

Economic impacts of aquaculture-based recreational fishing; photo: iStockphoto.com/Fertnig
Duration:2 years and extendedFunded Date:8/1/2007Funding level:$198,698Location:California - CA, Colorado - CO, Idaho - ID, Oregon - OR, Utah - UT, Washington - WATopics:Economics
Laboratory set up for the packed column experiment

Piedrahita, Investigation into the solution of critical problems of the recirculation aquaculture industry in the western region

Investigation into the Solution of Critical Problems of the Recirculation Aquaculture Industry in the Western Region
If You Feed Them, Cutthroat trout hatchlings

If you feed them, will they grow?  A dietary approach to improving the growth of juvenile cutthroat trout

Myrick - Dietary approach for Juvenile Cuttthroat trout - 2013; Photo: Courtesy of
Morphological characteristics of representative isolates from major Chryseobacterium clades

Emerging and re-emerging Flavobacterial pathogens in aquaculture (Cain)

Emerging and re-emerging Flavobacterial pathogens in aquaculture-Cain
Duration:3 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2018Funding level:$326,125Location:California - CA, Idaho - ID, Washington - WATopics:Cold water disease, Flavobacterial pathogens, Vaccination developmentSpecies:Trout
Engle - Economic impacts of Regulations - Illustration: Scite@ - Science Crunchers

The economic impact of regulations on shellfish and trout aquaculture growth in the western United States

Engle - Economic impact of regulations 2016; Illustration: Scite® – Science Crunchers
Sturgeons at aquaculture farm.   photo credit: Barbara Rasco

Doroshov, Enhancing breeding and health of sturgeon broodstocks

Doroshov - Enhancing breeding and health of sturgeon broomsticks 2007; photo: Barbara Rasco
Duration:2 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2001Funding level:$200,000Location:California - CA, Idaho - IDTopics:Broodstock, Culture/egg quality, Grow outSpecies:Sturgeon
Rapid Assay test of trout spat

Efficient, rapid assay for predicting the growth rate of aquaculture species based on metabolic rate of the fertilized egg

Renquist - Rapid Assay for Prediction Growth Rate of Aquaculture Species - trout -2013; Photo: Benjamin Renquist
Duration:2 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2012Funding level:$120,000Location:Arizona – AZ, Idaho - ID, Oregon - ORTopics:Culture/egg quality, Hatchery, Metabolic rate, Rapid assaySpecies:Oysters, Tilapia
Factors Affecting Caviar Yield - in the lab

Environmental and endogenous factors affecting egg quality and caviar yield in farmed sturgeon

Doroshov - Egg quality an caviar yield in farmed sturgeon -2013 - Photo: Fred Conte
Duration:4 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2010Funding level:$480,000Location:California - CA, Idaho - ID, Montana - MT, Washington - WATopics:Broodstock, Diet and Nutrition, Economics, Grow outSpecies:Sturgeon
Adapting aquaculture to changing water chemistry in the Pacific Northwest

Adapting aquaculture to changing water chemistry in the Pacific Northwest

Adapting aquaculture to changing water chemistry in the Pacific Northwest; Photo: Courtesy of George Waldbusser
Duration:4 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2012Funding level:$318,627Location:Oregon - OR, Washington - WATopics:Hatchery, Water quality - fresh and marineSpecies:Oysters
Analyzing blood chemistry parameters in white sturgeon plasma to assess the use of specific analytes as indicators of stage of maturity; Photo: Molly Webb

Determining ripeness in white sturgeon females to maximize yield and quality of caviar

Analyzing blood chemistry parameters in white sturgeon plasma to assess the use of specific analytes as indicators of stage of maturity. Photo: Molly Webb
Duration:4 yearsFunded Date:9/1/2007Funding level:$400,003Location:California - CA, Idaho - ID, Montana - MT, Washington - WATopics:Culture/egg qualitySpecies:Sturgeon
Sealey - Alternative protein diets for rainbow trout - 2012

Cost-effective, alternative protein diets for rainbow trout that support optimal growth, health, and product quality

The continuous advancement of sustainable farming practices remains at the forefront for aquaculture producers, particularly in relation to minimizing environmental [...]

Zachritz, Evaluation and improvement of solids removal systems used in aquaculture production

Objectives:Develop a standard protocol and set of criteria for evaluating solids removal methods from aquaculture systemsUtilize the protocol from #1 [...]

Serge Doroshov

Institution / Organization:University of California, Davis