Sarah Bodenstein

I am a postdoctoral researcher at Louisiana State University and Louisiana Sea Grant. My current work combines traditional aquaculture science and industrial engineering to optimize oyster hatchery operations, with the expectation for broader application to other facilities. My primary research involves investigating management practices of juvenile oysters to improve adult oyster quality and uniformity, contributing to increased consumer demand and industry profitability. Collaborative research also explores the interrelationships between early life stage production methods, grow-out yields, and the eating quality of oyster products, with potential relevance to other aquaculture species.