Beth Silvy

Areas of Expertise

• Coastal research and management
• Coastal aquaculture
• Fish reproduction
• Fisheries sustainability

Marine/coastal aquaculture, freshwater/marine fisheries, pond management

Professional Summary

Beth Silvy, Ph.D., serves as an instructional assistant professor for the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management. Silvy’s research and teaching interests lie in developing conservation-focused leaders in wildlife and fisheries management. She is interested in the development of novel marine fish species production and stock enhancement through aquaculture and conservation-based fisheries restoration efforts. Silvy’s doctoral research focused on warm water marine fish larviculture and spawning. Upon graduation, she worked as a post-doctoral associate at the University of Florida, and her team was the first to successfully spawn and raise Florida hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) in captivity.

Publications

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