Eugene Won is a senior research associate in the Department of Animal Science who studies fish physiology and develops sustainable aquaculture feeds. Previously, he worked in the aquaculture and seafood industries, focusing on production, research and development, and traceability issues. Won runs an aquaculture lab on campus and works with students to test alternative fish feed components to help make the aquaculture industry more environmentally and economically viable.
We recently asked him to explain the work his lab does and why the Cornell community and general public should be excited about it.
Aquaculture, also known as fish farming, involves both marine and freshwater species that are bred and harvested for human consumption.