Marine Biology - SDCC

Carlsbad Aquafarms



(Above) Steve LePage pointing out characteristics of green-red abalone hybrids cultured at Carlsbad Aquafarms.

(Above) Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) grown at Carlsbad Aquafarms. They are held in bacteria free water for 48 hours prior to market/consumption.
 

(Above) Students investigate a variety of marine invertebrates being studied for medical applications.

(Above) Steve LePage pointing out the extensive filtering system with 24 banks of UV light used to kill bacteria.
 

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