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	Home Upcoming Events Institutions & Organizations People Bays & Estuaries Reefs, Banks & Islands Environmental Issues General Facts about the Gulf Exploration History Other Online Resources Electronic Books Mexican Coral Reef Species Checklist InfoHub Site Search:		Dr. Steve Otwell Source: http://www.flseagrant.org (18 May, 2004) Florida Sea Grant Seafood Specialist Responsibilities: Primary work involves applied research and extension services in addressing all aspects of seafood product quality and safety from production through processing to retail and food services. Specific work with seafood producers, processors and handlers to identify and value problem areas related to seafood safety (i.e. HACCP), quality assurance, sanitation, preservation, nontraditional product utilization, by-product utilization, waste management and energy conservation. Assist seafood producers, processors and handlers in understanding and complying with local, state and federal regulations. Use response demonstration/applied research to address immediate problems in the processing and/or handling Florida's seafood and aquacultured product. To provide leadership in advancing FSHN's Aquatic Food Products Program. Institution(s) / Organization(s): Florida Sea Grant, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Education: B.S. Biology, Virginia Military Institute, VA, USA, 1971 M.S. Marine Science, University of Virginia, VA, USA, 1973 Ph.D. Food Science, North Carolina State University, NC, USA, 1978 Area of Expertise / Interest: Seafood Product Quality and Safety Mailing Address: Aquatic Food Products Lab University of Florida PO Box 110375 Gainesville, Florida 32611-0375 USA Telephone: +1 352-392-4221 Fax: +1 352-392-8594 E-mail: wsotwell@mail.ifas.ufl.edu Home Page URL:   http://www.flseagrant.org/staff/specialists/otwell.htm Keywords:   Seafood, Safety, Sanitation, Sea Grant
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