Auburn University Oyster Lab Shellfish Lab's adjustable long line system, in the Mobile Bay near Dauphin Island, Alabama, allows farmers to adjust the height of the oysters . Land Grant University with large marine/aquatic research station and also serves as a mentor for oyster producers in Alabama.  Additionally, Auburn University has received funds from USDA to research water resource management issues, conserve aquatic resources, and providing information to use our aquatic resources wisely.  The overarching research goals are to “find methods, technologies and strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability on aquaculture operations across the state” (https://sfaas.auburn.edu/research/aquaculture-production/).USDA Photo by Preston Keres