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Nicholls State University is collaborating with the USMSFP Consortium
in the development of super-intensive
systems.
Dr. Marilyn B. Kilgen,
Professor and Head, Department of
Biological Sciences, is the lead
Principal Investigator (PI). Dr.
Ramaraj Boopathy and Dr. Quentin
C. Fontenot are co-PIs in the investigation
of cultured shrimp wastewater remediation
and treatment.
Dr.Quentin
C. Fontenot |
Dr.Ramaraj
Boopathy |
Effluent continues
to be a concern in the industry.
Shrimp aquaculture must meet strict
environmental standards relating
to environmental degradation and
introduction of pathogens. The research
team at NSU will further efforts
to address this issue in ways that
are sustainableand economically viable.
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