D. Allen Davis is an Aquatic Animal Nutritionist holding the position of Professor with the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Throughout his career he has dedicated his research and teaching efforts to improve technologies for the culture of marine (Florida pompano, red drum, red snapper, white seabass, California yellowtial and Pacific white shrimp) and freshwater (catfish and tilapia) species for stock enhancement and aquaculture. His primary activities have emphasized, graduate student education, the development and improvement of commercial feeds and feed management strategies, as well as providing continuing education opportunities to the industry. Over his career, he has co-authored over >200 journal articles, 11 book chapters, and has contributed to over 75 articles and symposium proceedings. He serves as associate editor for The Journal of the World Aquaculture.