Haskins Shellfish Research Laboratory

Field station name: Haskins Shellfish Research Laboratory

URL: https://hsrl.rutgers.edu/

Year founded: 1888

Mission statement:

1) To conduct applied and basic research in support of fisheries and aquaculture of both shellfish and finfish species.

2) To disseminate research results to the shellfish and finfish industries, and to serve as an information source for the general public.

3) To work cooperatively with shellfish and finfish industries, and state and federal agencies for the appropriate utilization and development of these resources.

4) To provide training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students in marine and coastal sciences.

5) To provide interdisciplinary opportunities for long-term research in marine and coastal systems of southern New Jersey , especially Delaware Bay .

Annual visitors: 400

Land: 12 acres (5 hectares)

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Outreach Goals

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    ✗ Build community

    ✓ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    ✓ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    ✗ Inspire curiosity

    ✗ Make field station resources available to the public

    ✓ Promote STEM careers

    ✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work

    ✗ Raise money

    ✓ Reach a particular audience

    ✗ Teach about the environment generally

    ✗ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

Outreach Programs