S3AM | SMART SUSTAINABLE SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT

Helping the aquaculture industry advance farming techniques, cut costs, increase production & profitability.

AQUATIC DRONE TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED FOR BETTER OYSTERS AND HEALTHY BOTTOM LINES

The goal of S3AM is to advance aquaculture farming techniques and cut costs, while growing production and farm profits.

The S3AM project is a partnership between academia, non-profits, extension networks, and commercial aquaculture across three coastal regions. Together, these stakeholders will work together throughout S3AM development—including field trials, economic studies, and implementation—to increase oyster production regionally and nationally.

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ABOUT S3AM

Learn the basics about the goals, outcomes, and process of the S3AM initiative—and how it benefits on-the-bottom aquaculture.

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FIELD TRIALS, SURVEYS AND STATISTICS

Explore the on-going research used to inform the development and implementation of the S3AM project.

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LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY BOARD

Meet the researchers, academics and industry leaders collaborating on the S3AM project

+ S3AM LEADERSHIP

+ S3AM ADVISORY BOARD & PARTNERS

S3AM & EDUCATION

Learn how S3AM is being used by 4-H members and undergraduate students to explore robotics and support advancement and careers in the aquaculture industry

+ 4-H LEARNING EXPERIENCES

+ UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

JOIN A WORKSHOP, ATTEND A CONFERENCE, OR CONNECT WITH OUR COASTAL EXTENSION COMMUNITY

 
  • Meet the National Extension Network Supporting S3AM: EXTENSION

  • Learn more about upcoming programs, events and conferences featuring S3AM: WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS