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Queen Conch Lab
at Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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Interested in starting a project?
Please fill out the questionnaire and we will respond in 2-3 business days.
Name
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Address
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City
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Zip/Postal Code
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Organization Affiliation
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If no affiliation enter "NA"
Proposed Project Location
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Why are you interested in queen conch aquaculture?
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What is your level of understanding about queen conch aquaculture?
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Very little
Visits to the Queen Conch Lab website
Studied publications
Other
Do you have background in marine biology and/or aquaculture?
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If yes, what is your area of study and how can it be applied to queen conch aquaculture?
Do you have experience in designing, plumbing, building, electrical, etc.?
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No
If yes, describe the level of experience.
Which of our programs are you interested in?
Stationary Lab (pre-existing building)
Stationary Lab (new building)
Mobile Lab
Benchtop Hatchery
Other
Do you have a site selected for the project?
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If yes, is your site located by the ocean?
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If yes, do you have access to saltwater at your site?
Yes
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Not Sure
If yes, do you have reliable electricity at your site?
Yes
No
Not Sure
If yes, do you have access to freshwater at your site?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Please discuss the expected size, production level (# of queen conch per year), and capital needs, and operational needs for your project.
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Will you be located in a community where community members, fishers, and students can be involved? Please explain.
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Have community members expressed support for a queen conch aquaculture project? Please explain.
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Have you discussed your plans with the local and national governments? Please explain.
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Will you need one or more permits for egg collection, release or grow-out of the conch in the field, pumping and discharge of seawater, or for hatchery operations?
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Yes
No
I have some permits, but not all
Not Sure
Do you plan to write a formal proposal or business plan?
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Yes
No
I have one
Not Sure
How do you intend to finance the hatchery? Do you have a budget to work within? Please explain.
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Do you have partners that will work with you on this project? If yes, please describe your planned partnerships.
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Will you work full-time at the project? If no, how will you meet staffing needs?
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Will you need in-person assistance to set up your hatchery?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
Anything else you would like to share with the Queen Conch Lab?
Thank you!