Registration Opens December 1
DATES: TBD beginning in January 2027
TIME: 6PM-8PM
WHERE: University of Rhode Island Bay Campus/Virtual
COST: $250
Registration Information
Registration is $250 and is open December 1, 2026–TBD Need-based scholarships are available. Direct registration questions to Rob Hudson at rhudson@uri.edu.
If you have not filled out the interest form, please do so here PRIOR to registering.
Overview
This 12-session, intermediate-level course is designed for participants who already have a foundational understanding of aquaculture and are looking to expand their knowledge of industry best practices, business strategy, and sustainable operations.
The course is non-matriculating and offered in a hybrid format—you can attend in person, online, or a combination of both. Weekly class materials will be posted online in advance.
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum takes a practical, industry-informed approach to common workplace aquaculture issues, with weekly topics including:
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- Aquaculture Business 201: Economics of Shellfish Farming
- Staying Healthy in Aquaculture
- 21st Century Farming Principles, Practices, and Considerations
Syllabus
An abbreviated course syllabus from 2026 is available online here. A more detailed syllabus will be available to registered students.
Questions?
If you have any additional questions, please contact Rob Hudson at rhudson@uri.edu or Azure Cygler at acygler@uri.edu. Azure and Rob are Rhode Island Sea Grant Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Specialists. Learn more about them here.
The course is offered by Rhode Island Sea Grant and is a URI Brightspace Engage program.