Paige Smith

Aquaculture Lab Technician
Paige Smith smiles next to a horse.

What I do for Sea Grant

I will work closely with University of Minnesota Sea Grant fisheries and aquaculture extension educators and other project staff raising Yellow Perch in a recirculating aquaculture system in the lab to: 

  1. Measuring fish feed
  2. Feeding fish
  3. Monitoring water quality parameters
  4. Cleaning tanks
  5. Observing and recording fish behavioral data
  6. Maintaining and cleaning lab space
  7. Assisting with fish measurement
  8. Recording and entering data on paper and electronically

Education

B.S. in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (expected June 2027)
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

 

Outreach Projects

Minnesota Sea Grant Aquaculture Lab

MNSG Aquaculture Lab

The MNSG Aquaculture Lab is a training, demonstration and research facility on the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus to introduce interested students and potential farmers to different concepts of aquaculture.

Upcoming Events

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Aquaculture Leadership Academy Session 1

national aquaculture extension workshop 2027

2027 National Aquaculture Extension Conference

A close-up of a person's hands gently cradling a small, vibrant green and yellow fish. The fish has dark vertical bars along its side and a slightly open mouth. The person's wet hands are positioned to support the fish's body, with the background showing a blurred, dark indoor environment.

Aquaculture Leadership Academy Session 2

News Releases

2027 Sea Grant Aquaculture Leadership Academy banner featuring a dark blue fish background, large outlined “2027” text, and Texas and Minnesota Sea Grant logos.

National program will bring aquaculture extension professionals to Minnesota and Texas

Minnesota Sea Grant and Texas Sea Grant have announced the 2027 Sea Grant Aquaculture Leadership Academy, a national professional development program for early- and mid-career aquaculture extension

Cover image for “A Guide for Increasing Production of Golden Shiner for Use as Bait in Minnesota,” June 2026, featuring a Golden Shiner held in a person’s hand.

New guide evaluates Golden Shiner baitfish production strategies in Minnesota

Minnesota Sea Grant and its partners published a new guide to help current and prospective fish farmers explore Golden Shiner production and help address Minnesota’s annual baitfish shortage.

National Aquaculture Extension Workshop (NAEW) 2027 banner. June 7-10, 2027, Duluth, MN

Save the Dates: 2027 National Aquaculture Extension Workshop

Join aquaculture extension and outreach professionals in Duluth, Minnesota, from June 7–11, 2027, for the National Aquaculture Extension Workshop.