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Soft Shell Crab Industry Workshop

When:
August 19, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2022-08-19T09:00:00-05:00
2022-08-19T12:00:00-05:00
Where:
Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum
133 Mabel Drive
Madisonville
LA 70447

While the basics of the fishery remain the same, regulations, policies, economics and research continue to change in the blue crab industry. This workshop is designed to cover topics important to crab fishermen, processors, shedders and anyone else interested in the crab industry.

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TOPICS:

  • Harvesting and Handling Peelers and Busters Soft Shell Systems
  • Recirculated System Maintenance and Water Quality
  • Updates & Reminders for Blue Crab Regulations
  • System Demo

Registration Deadline August 15

To register or for more information, contact:

  • Elizabeth Robinson — erobi22@lsu.edu
  • Carol Franze — (985) 875-2635 or
  • Julie Lively — (225) 578-7507