Western Regional Aquaculture Center

The Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC) was developed to take advantage of the best aquaculture science, educational skills, and facilities within a twelve-state area in order to provide for enhancement of viable and profitable commercial aquaculture production in the U.S. for the benefit of producers, consumers, and the American economy. The twelve western states encompassed by WRAC include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Participating universities from these states operate under a Memorandum of Understanding, which ensures "joint commitment and co-equal status" throughout the region.