The Auburn University Student Subunit of the United States Aquaculture Society (USAS) promotes aquaculture education, sustainability, and professional networking within the community. Key initiatives include the annual shrimp sale, where fresh, head-on shrimp from the university’s Gulf Shores facilities is sold at affordable prices to raise funds and bridge the gap between aquaculture research and the public. The subunit also hosts a student-professional mixer, enabling students to share their research and network with aquaculture experts while gaining insights into state-level aquaculture programs.
Our outreach efforts include family-friendly events like fishing and painting at Ag Round-Up, environmental stewardship through roadside cleanups, and an exciting project with Auburn High School students, teaching them to culture shrimp as part of a USAS grant. By engaging in these activities, the Auburn USAS Student Subunit aims to inspire future aquaculture professionals and strengthen connections within the aquaculture community.