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The Milford Laboratory, established in 1931, is located on the shore of Long Island Sound. The facility is comprised of two laboratory/office buildings and support buildings housing raceway and circular tanks. A 49-foot vessel, the R/V Victor Loosanoff, is also docked at the Laboratory for nearshore research.

Present research emphasizes aquaculture and habitat-related work. A well-integrated aquaculture program includes studies of the culture of fish and shellfish to develop methods suitable for commercial use as well as for stock enhancement and restoration. Nearshore habitats are being studied to determine what characteristics make a habitat suitable for a particular species.

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Current Research
What's New ! - Publications and Information - Probiotics, shellfish harvest, and bioextraction!
33rd Milford Aquaculture Seminar - was held: December 12 - 15, 2012
13th Flatfish Biology Conference - was held: December 4 & 5, 2012
Open House 2012 - was held: October 12, 13, 2012
NOAA Fisheries - Office of Aquaculture
NOAA Fisheries - Aquaculture in the Northeast Region
NOAA (.pdf) and DOC (.pdf) Aquaculture Policies, June 2011
Former NMFS Director, Dr. Hogarth discusses aquaculture