Florida Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Enhancement Center Technical Coordination Committee June 3, 2015

FWC and Saltwater Hatcheries Pensacola facility will be the first production scale saltwater hatchery in FL FWC has operated a saltwater research hatchery in Manatee County for 25 years

Project Location Approximately 5.5 acres

Essential Project Elements Produce ~ 5 million 1-1.5 inch fish annually for stocking Recirculating aquaculture system targets 80% water re-use Intake from the bay for make up water (land-based pumps) Settling pond and man-made saltmarsh for effluent treatment Education and Conservation Programming for the public

Possible Conceptual Site Design Hatchery Facility Stormwater Pond Treatment Marsh Storage Pond Parking For illustrative purposes only

Elements of Recirculating Aquaculture System Phase 1 Production Raise fish to 1-1.5” Broodstock Rooms Biosecure Broodstock Rooms Phase 1 Tanks Phase 1 Live Feed Tanks Broodstock Support and Environmental Controls Phase 1 Tanks

Budget Overview Category Total Construction $9,391,136 Five Year Operational Cost $5,000,000 Post Release Fisheries Monitoring $2,250,000 Contingency $1,007,364 Planning, Engineering, Design $682,500 Administration $462,500 $18,793,500

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