Darryl Acker-Carter, 2023

Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences (MEES)

My project focused on investigating the effectiveness of a new type of automated oyster aquaculture gear. Together with Solar Oysters, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Martine Applied Physics Corporation, Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, and EcoLogix, we explored new ways to grow oysters for commercial and restoration goals in Baltimore.
UMBC Mentor: Tamra Mendelson
Partner Mentors: Allison Colden (CBF) Rebekah Borgert (EcoLogix)
Community Stakeholder: Micah Miles (WPB)