Donald Sweat
Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Pasco  and Pinellas Counties
830 First Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727- 553-3399
 FAX: (727) 553-1109

dsweat@marine.usf.edu

The mid-west coastal counties of Florida present a wide variety of marine-related interests and their associated problems. Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties are among the fastest growing population areas of the state. New coastal residents require knowledge on a variety of subjects such as: fragility of the coastal zone, seafood usage and safety, boating safety and hurricane preparation. More northern counties are less influenced by newer residents to date, and commercial fishing, sport fishing and marine aquaculture still comprise the predominant marine interests.

Outreach Programs

Scallop Aquaculture w/ commercial fishermen, Aquaculture Education to High School youth, Fishery Conservation and Ethics through Annual Kids Fishing Tournament.

Specialization

Commercial fisheries (gear technology), seafood care and handling, shellfish aquaculture, video production and sponge research.

Educational Background

MS, Physiology, Bio-Chemistry, Stetson University, Deland, Florida
BS, Zoology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida