John Scarpa

John Scarpa serves as Associate Professor of Aquaculture at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and holds an Affiliate Research Professor position at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. His academic work bridges marine science and sustainable food production through diverse aquaculture research initiatives.

His research portfolio spans multiple critical aquaculture domains:

• Bivalve aquaculture focusing on hard clam breeding under climate change pressures
• Oyster stock enhancement and ecosystem restoration ecology
• Crustacean aquaculture developing low-salinity shrimp systems for inland production
• Fish nutrition studies examining dietary impacts on aquatic health
• Tunicate culture for biomedical applications and environmental bioremediation
• Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system design

Dr. Scarpa contributes to the Center for Marine and Warm Water Aquaculture at TAMUCC and the Aquaculture Innovation and Global Food Security Center. Through FAU's Harbor Branch, he participates in community engagement via the Ocean Discovery Visitors Center and Ocean Science Lecture Series, translating marine research into practical solutions for coastal communities and food security challenges.