Symposium on Alternative Substrate for Oysters

Report on the Virtual Symposium held Feb 26-28, 2024

This symposium and report were sponsored by the State of Maryland and convened and produced
by University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). Lead organizers were Dr.
Elizabeth North and Dr. Matthew Gray of UMCES Horn Point Laboratory. The symposium team also
included David Nemazie, Conor Keitzer, Roshni Nair, Monica Fabra, and Kurt Florez. Graphic design
and logistical support were provided by the UMCES Integration and Application Network (IAN).

For questions regarding this symposium and report, please contact Elizabeth North at
enorth@umces.edu or Matthew Gray at mgray@umces.edu. For more information, please see the
symposium webpage: https://www.umces.edu/alternative-substrate-for-oysters

Keywords: Oysters, alternative substrates, SB830 Bill, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Restoration, Webinar