Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences

09/03/2026

GOOD NEWS! Our first official blog on our Southern Waters channel is live. What's so special about this one? It's all about Homer Swingle. Swingle Hall is named after him. That's because SFAAS as we know it today wouldn't exist without his leadership. Learn about his legacy here and make sure you subscribe: https://southernwaters.auburn.edu/homer-swingle-continues-to-teach-us-about-fisheries/

Swingle Hall still sits caddy-corner from the President’s mansion on Auburn’s campus. From the outside, it looks completely tranquil, perhaps because it is surrounded by a campus always buzzing and building. Many walk past the building without looking up to consider why it’s there at all. It.....

09/01/2026

Do you fish in the lower Cahaba River watershed? We want to hear from you!

Anglers are invited to join us on September 24 at the Dallas County Extension Office for a community workshop as part of an EPA-funded project led by Auburn University.

We're working with anglers and local communities to better understand aquatic litter challenges and identify strategies to help keep our waterways clean and healthy.

RSVP by September 15, 2026 with this link https://aub.ie/LowerCahaba

08/31/2026

Our own Dr. Rypel talks about the unique methods taking place to protect native species of fish in our waterways.

Technique shown to eradicate exotic trout—by producing all male populations

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Did you know that we have a new blog rolling out soon? This is where you’ll find news, articles, pictures, archives, spotlights and more directly from SFAAS. Make sure you subscribe to our email list so you don’t miss a single one. Our first official post is a special one!

08/25/2026

Our fisheries crew way back when! See anyone you recognize?

Standing L to R: Claude Ellington, Henry Avery, Keith Jones, Tommy Chambley, Willie "Red" Reese, Lorenzo "Jr." Ray, Willie "Younk" Levett, Randell Goodman.

Kneeling L to R: Renee Beam, Mike Ward, Oliver "Boo" Williams, Larry Ray, Earnest "Pap" Dowdell, and Curtis Nelson.

08/20/2026

Some of the most important work we do at Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center and our AU Shellfish Lab isn't just about harvesting oysters. It's about creating a safer ecosystem for oysters to thrive where their biggest threat also exists: the oyster drill.

The oyster drill is a snail that consumes oysters by drilling through the shell into their soft tissue and consuming it. Our work is focused on limiting the detrimental impact of drills on our oyster reefs along the coast.

That means staying connected to our local farmers, creating defense strategies, and constantly tracking the environments where drills and young oysters interact.

08/18/2026

When the cameras come out, we know who to call!

08/13/2026

Our work doesn't just stop in Auburn. It extends all the way down to the coast at Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center. Through the Alabama Extension Alabama Extension Water, we play a leading role in not just providing the oysters that end up on your table, but the state’s oyster reef restoration, strengthening marine habitats, improving water quality, and supporting coastal economies and ecosystems.

08/11/2026

We've certainly come a long way at the Shell Center haven't we?