Howdy! I conduct aquaculture-focused research, extension, and education. The mission of the Acquafredda Lab is to promote a responsible, resilient, and dynamic aquaculture sector that balances environmental and economic sustainability.
Emory Barrett is an incoming Ph.D. student in the Graduate Program of Oceanography within the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences. He graduated from Rutgers University in 2026 with a
Erika Tam grew up in Anaheim, California. She began her undergraduate studies pursuing a double major in Biology and English at William Penn University before returning to the West Coast,
Siena Zisa is a Seasonal Research Technician in the Acquafredda Lab and a 2026 graduate of Monmouth University, where she earned a B.S. in Marine & Environmental Biology and Policy
Avery joined the Acquafredda lab in 2026 as a RIOS intern, focusing her research on bacterial source tracking around aquaculture sites in New Jersey. During the internship, Avery deployed a
Jocelyn Jamison joined the Acquafredda Lab in 2026 as a work-study student from Cape May County Technical High School. Before joining the lab, Jocelyn completed the Apprenticeship in Shellfish Aquaculture
Dakarai Lindsay joined the Acquafredda Lab in 2025 as a RIOS intern. During her internship, Kai assessed the diversity, relative abundance, and phenology of key phytoplankton groups associated with four
Fiona joined the Acquafredda lab as a 2025 RIOS intern. Through the RIOS program, Fiona studied the impact of elevated water temperature on the growth and survival of four different
Adrian worked in the Acquafredda Lab as a seasonal technician in 2025. He graduated from Colby College (Waterville, ME) in 2024 with a B.S. degree in Biology, and a minor