Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences

05/27/2026

It's hatching time! This was some our students' first times getting hands-on experience with fish reproduction and early life care. New eggs means the chance to learn more about the cycle of life and how to support aquaculture research in areas like fish health, nutrition, genetics and production systems.

05/07/2026

Harvest days require early mornings, teamwork, patience, careful handling, and a real understanding of the fish and systems we study. It takes a village and we have one of the best villages in the country!

05/05/2026

Today was a fun and educational day with at the .fishfarm, sharing the Shell Center with the Auburn High School aquaculture class. A unique grant project allowed them to collaborate with Auburn University’s USAS program. SFAAS is looking forward to sharing this time again in the future!

05/04/2026

Congratulations to all of our graduates! You've been an integral part of caring for some of the most important resources in the world: our water, our fisheries, our food systems and the communities connected to them.

We're excited to see where your next chapter takes you and how you carry your work and vision forward. We are proud of you, thankful for you and cheering you on!

04/20/2026

2 MSc student positions are available right now. If you're interested in filling 1 of these 2 roles, check out the information before and reach out to the contact below!

04/15/2026

What many don’t know is that some hybrid catfish are growing too large too fast, which cuts into local farm profits.

How? Oversized fish eat feed, prey on smaller fish, and are worth significantly less at processing.

Alabama producers are taking this hit and Auburn is trying to solve this problem through research and outreach, studying the fish and working directly with farmers to test practical solutions. SFAAS is not just describing an issue. Together, Alabama’s catfish industry is working to eliminate one of its most expensive production challenges for all.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Tatum Osmon, who won the College of Agriculture Undergrad Poster Award and Gavin Southern, who took 2nd for the university-wide Undergrad Poster in STEM at the Auburn Research Symposium Awards!

03/25/2026

SFAAS' Dr. Andrew Rypel's comments here are a reminder that aquatic systems demand nuance. Decisions about hybridization and nonnative fish populations can affect ecosystem health, native species, and long-term outcomes. That's why SFAAS work matters.

Introduced species can wreak havoc on native ecosystems. Many states are flooding their waterways with them.

03/20/2026

Served raw, grilled, or fried, oysters are a favorite for seafood lovers across Alabama, from the Gulf Coast to inland cities. Beyond the plate, oysters play a critical role in protecting and restoring Alabama’s coastal ecosystem.

Through research, restoration, and community engagement, Alabama Extension at Auburn University is playing a leading role in rebuilding the state’s oyster reefs, turning discarded shells into a powerful conservation tool that strengthens marine habitat, improves water quality, and supports coastal economies.

Read the full article: https://www.aces.edu/go/6037.

03/20/2026

How do food and water systems work together? Through aquaponics, where fish and plants grow in one connected system and nutrients are reused instead of wasted. It is a powerful example of how smarter water use can also help build a more sustainable food future and you can find that work at SFAAS.