General Info

Interns Alicia Perez and Cameron Murphy try their hand at shucking oysters.

Being able to handle a small boat is a critical skill for aquaculture workers. Josh Reitsma, left, teaches boating skills to Daniel Hayes-Hillman. Photo by Danny Badger/MIT Sea Grant

Organizers, Jennie Rheuban (middle left) and Poonam Narotam (middle right) with Adrian Jordaan and Andy Danylchuk.

Organizers, Jennie Rheuban (middle left) and Poonam Narotam (middle right) with Adrian Jordaan and Andy Danylchuk.

WHOI Sea Grant Director Matt Charette

By the Numbers: More than 400 people attended, hailing from across the U.S. including Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and from country’s as far away as Taiwan, India, and China.

Grace Simpkins is presented a thank you gift for her efforts in organizing the conference.

WHOI biologist Tim Shank kicked off the meeting with a keynote about deep sea research.