Students are involved in growing tilapia, catfish, Koi, goldfish, and rainbow trout. They are responsible for feeding the fish, flushing filters, and testing water quality. In the spring, students spawn goldfish and Koi. Each year the tilapia fingerlings are collected to replenish our quantity. The tilapia are cooked at the yearly fish fry.
The fish waste from the filters is used as fertilizer on our garden next to the fishery. Students raise plants in hydroponic beds inside and outside the fishery.
Take a tour of the fishery by clicking here.
We are very proud of our aquaculture program. It is one of the few programs of this caliber in the state.
Project Coordinator: Jeannie Ward
Community Chapter Volunteer: April Tyree
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