Research Impact Area: Aquaculture Research

LSU Advances Louisiana’s Seafood Industry and Protects the Waters That Sustain It

LSU research improves seafood safety, advances aquaculture, and helps producers adapt to environmental change—strengthening Louisiana’s seafood economy and protecting our coastal resources.

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90%

of the crawfish consumed in the U.S. is supplied by Louisiana

- LSU AgCenter 2024 Report

$2B

Annual economic impact of the seafood industry in Louisiana

- Louisiana Economic Development (LED)

 

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LSU AgCenter's Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is strengthening Louisiana's seafood industry

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Five Impactful Ways LSU is Helping Keep Louisiana at the Center of the Nation’s Seafood Map

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In the heart of Cajun Country, where the seafood industry is a cornerstone of the local economy, the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is advancing the state's seafood industry whild also providing invaluable support to small businesses and independent fishermen.

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Provides hands-on support to seafood and crawfish producers, processors, and entrepreneurs — including scale-appropriate processing equipment, value-added product development, food safety training, packaging, and compliance assistance. LSU AgCenter Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab

A NOAA-affiliated research, education, and outreach program working on fisheries sustainability, seafood sector resilience, aquaculture, coastal communities, and seafood safety. LSU Sea Grant (Louisiana Sea Grant College Program)

While focused on rice, this facility frequently partners with crawfish producers to optimize rice-crawfish rotation systems, yield, and water management — directly benefiting crawfish farming economics. LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station (Seafood-Linked Research)

Part of the LSU AgCenter, AGGRC preserves aquatic species genetics through cryopreservation, helping protect crawfish and other industries while supporting selective breeding and long-term sustainability. Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center

Provide outreach programs fostering sustainable aquacultural and agricultural practices, while positively affecting quality of life across all 64 Louisiana parishes through health and prosperity initiatives. LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Parish Offices

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