Fernando Gonçalves

Join our team! The Postdoctoral Research Associate will serve as a member of our Seafood Economic Analysis and Marketing Research (SEAMaR) team to develop new tools and analysis for U.S. aquaculture. Application review begins on June 24. careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/j…

Publication alert! Congratulations to our researchers on their feature paper, "Assessing Economic Contributions of the Virginia Seafood Industry: An Estimation Framework Utilizing Primary Data," published in @Fishes_MDPI. Access & download it for free: mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/6/…

🐟 #New Paper in 2024 #Feature_Paper ✍️ "Assessing #Economic Contributions of the Virginia #Seafood Industry: An Estimation Framework Utilizing Primary Data" by Fernando Gonçalves @Oc_Fernando et al. 👉mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/6/… 📌#fisheries #aquaculture

Our research, "Assessing Economic Contributions of the Virginia Seafood Industry: An Estimation Framework Utilizing Primary Data," has been published as a feature paper in the Fishery Economics, Policy, and Management section of Fishes. mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/6/… @VT_VSAREC

It's a beautiful day to celebrate agriculture at the #VAAgExpo! Visit us in the big #VT tent 🌱🐟🧫🔬 #AquacultureisAgriculture

We 🧡 this! Talented artist, Steven White, dropped by our research center and captured our home on the @cityofhampton waterfront in his Daily Doodle series for #VirginiaTech! Learn more about our new home: qrco.de/divein

I met incredible people while exploring Virginia's seafood industry. I wrote a story on my Tangier Island experience, highlighting $1.1B in economic contributions empowering watermen's voices at the negotiation table. @VT_VSAREC @virginiaseafood @VTAgEcon storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/474081…

The latest edition of @VTCals magazine is hot off the press! 📖✨ You won't want to miss the feature showcasing how our new facility is energizing our programs in #aquaculture, #FoodSafety, #bioprocessing technology, and more! 🏢🌊🔬 cals.vt.edu/magazine/sprin…

Local 8th-graders had fun exploring topics like #aquaculture, #engineering, watersheds, and more while meeting researchers & experts at our first #STEM Education Day! Big thanks to our partners for bringing engaging hands-on activities! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3ncwVpF

Virginia anticipates its largest #oyster harvest in years thanks to a booming 🦪 population & extended season! Hear from @VT_VSAREC researcher @Oc_Fernando on factors behind the surge & benefits to Virginia's economy. 👨‍🌾🌊 Learn more: bit.ly/42vq7DC

Watermen have been catching Virginia's renowned blue crabs since the first settlers landed in Jamestown. 🦀 #Virginia is one of the nation’s largest #seafood producers. Let's work together to keep it productive and sustainable! bit.ly/3UIWBWY

The #aquaculture sector is growing globally 🌎 and #AquacultureAmerica showcased its potential as food for the future! Our team shared #seafood research & left inspired by new connections & opportunities to support the industry. Learn more 🐟 bit.ly/3Sh2z0x

I talked about the economic contributions of the Virginia seafood industry at the Economics session from Aquaculture America 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can learn more about the content of my talk at bit.ly/seafood-econ-va #SEAMaRteam #vsarec @VT_VSAREC

@inspectorplanet It was an inspiring talk. Science must be shared in a fun and accessible way.

It was an absolute honor to keynote Aquaculture America ‘23 this weekend. This scientific community is incredible- collaborative, creative and had a huge focus on sustainability. What a weekend!

On the schedule today: VSAREC's @Oc_Fernando discusses working with Virginia watermen, #seafood processors, and distributors to measure the economic impact of the industry. #AquacultureAmerica Not here in person? Check out results and resources: bit.ly/seafood-econ-va

Missing a couple of faces, but we had an incredible VSAREC crew at #AquacultureAmerica 2023! Thank you to everyone who joined us in sessions this weekend.

Surveys can be effective tools, but do you really know how to use and build them? Join experts to learn about common pitfalls and strategies to build robust surveys in “SURVEYS SHOW THAT SURVEYS NEVER LIE" at #AquacultureAmerica from 1:30 - 5PM. bit.ly/3Sh2z0x

Catch our researchers later this week at #AquacultureAmerica in New Orleans to dive into everything from consumer preferences and economic impact assessment to sorghum protein and oyster larval culture. Learn more: bit.ly/3Sh2z0x

The @vpcorg LEAD Peninsula class visited us last week to tour our research facilities and discuss some challenges & opportunities facing coastal communities & the seafood industry. We look forward to future collaboration with these leaders! Read more: bit.ly/3XtAbJo