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The new center is designed to accommodate VIMS' Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center, plus several other research, education, and advisory
The new Acuff Center for Aquaculture will advance the science of farming shellfish. The 22,000-square-foot facility houses a shellfish research hatchery designed to accommodate the operation of VIMS’ Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center (ABC) and other teams associated with VIMS' Shellfish Aquaculture Program.
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science plans to open a new oyster-breeding and research facility at its Gloucester Point campus by spring 2022.