HMSC Aquatic Animal Health Program
The Hatfield Marine Science Center is committed to the health and well-being of all animals used in research, educational, and outreach activities. All personnel working within any of OSU-HMSC facilities holding live animals in captivity must follow the aquatic animal husbandry policies and procedures outlined in the HMSC Animal Care Plan.
Animal husbandry encompasses all aspects of captive animal care; including system design, animal collection, water quality monitoring, day-to-day care, and end-point disposition. The role of the Aquatic Animal Health Program team is to support those holding animals in captivity at HMSC. They offer support services, consultations, training, and resources to help meet your animal husbandry goals.