Introduction to seamoss culture in the Caribbean

JULY 4, 2026 / 10 AM JAMAICA

Research Scientist

University of the West Indies

JAMAICA

Introduction to Aquaculture

JULY 4, 2026/ 10 AM JAMAICA

Scientific Officer

Alligator Head Foundation

JAMAICA

https://alligatorheadfoundation.org/

Sea urchin culture

JULY 11, 2025 / 10 AM JAMAICA

Scientific Director

Iser Caribe

Institute for Socio-Ecological Research

PUERTO RICO

https://www.isercaribe.org/about

Oyster Culture

JULY 11, 2026 / 10:00am JAMAICA

Operations Manager

CIROM-CEIBA

PUERTO RICO

https://www.isercaribe.org/about

Tilapia Production

JULY 18, 2026 / 10:00am JAMAICA

Owner, Little Hobby Hut

JAMAICA

https://www.facebook.com/littlehobbyfishfarm/

Sea cumber Production

JULY 18, 2026 / 10:00AM JAMAICA

Aquaculture Project Manager

Sea cucumber restoration, planting mangroves and seagrass beds, and helping with Coral restoration in the area of Linton Bay

PANAMA 

https://panasea.io/

Shrimp Production

JULY 18, 2026 / 10:00am JAMAICA

Marine Biologist

Advancing Marine Finfish Aquaculture Through Research, Innovation, and Regional Collaboration

JULY 25, 2026 / 10:00am JAMAICA

Research Scientist

Whitney Laboratory

University of Florida

https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/

Geresa-Leigh is a marine scientist with a strong background in fisheries research and aquaculture. She earned her Bachelor's degree from SUNY Maritime College, where she contributed to research reconstructing Caribbean hurricane patterns using Ostracod valve assemblages. She went on to complete her Master’s at SUNY Stony Brook University, where her thesis focused on the thermal impacts on juvenile Winter Flounder in the Northeastern U.S.

Currently, she works as an aquaculture technician, contributing to sustainable marine resource development and applied hatchery science. Her interests lie in marine pathology, with a focus on understanding and mitigating disease impacts in aquaculture.

In addition to her technical work, Geresa-Leigh aims to expand access to aquaculture and ocean-related careers for Caribbean youth. She develops and supports programs that introduce young people to opportunities in aquaculture, STEM, and the blue economy—helping to inspire innovation, build leadership, and foster long-term engagement across the region. 

Open Ocean Fin Fish Cage Culture

JULY 25, 2026 / 10:00am JAMAICA

Principal Scientist and Aquaculture Services Lead
InnovaSea

PUERTO RICO

https://www.innovasea.com/

Caribbean scallop species and their potential for aquaculture. Exploring global scallop aquaculture methods to be applied in the Caribbean. Current and developing scallop research in the USVI and Caribbean

AUGUST 1, 2025/ 10:am JAMAICA

Research Scientist

University of the Virgin Islands

Master of Marine and Environmental Science graduate student at the University of the Virgin Islands. Her thesis focuses on evaluating scallop species in the U.S. Virgin Islands using aquaculture methods. Natalie received her undergraduate degree in biology and environmental science at Brigham Young University, where she was able to work with aquaponics in Ghana and fish ponds in Hawaii. After graduating from BYU, Natalie worked as a Biological Field Station Assistant at The Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory. Natalie hopes to continue working with communities, developing aquaculture programs, and improving the world around her."

Water Quality

AUGUST 8, 2026 / 10:00am to 12:00pm JAMAICA

ITALY

A graduate of the University of Florida specializing in bisosecurity and fish health of fish.. Dr. Russo has been a trainer in freshwater aquaculture production in Jamaica since 2006

Aquaponics Production

AUGUST 15, 22, 29 2026 / 10:00am JAMAICA

The Island School

THE BAHAMAS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-c-avril/