GULF SHELLFISH INSTITUTE, INC.
PALMETTO, FLORIDA

Gulf Shellfish Institute, Inc. (GSI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2015 with the mission to facilitate and encourage increased shellfish production in Florida and the Gulf region through industry-driven research and outreach. Based in Palmetto, FL, GSI aims to achieve both economic and environmental benefits by supporting the shellfish industry. The institute conducts innovative research on factors controlling reproductive processes in collaboration with commercial shellfish hatcheries, enabling year-round juvenile shellfish production. One of its current projects involves working alongside Port Manatee to assess native clams' effectiveness in increasing seagrass production in Tampa Bay, a significant endeavor for improving water quality and restoring this once-thriving resource. GSI is incorporated in Florida with the filing number N16000000034, categorized under DOMNP company type. Its registered headquarters are located at 13230 Eastern Ave, Palmetto, FL, 34221, US. For more information, visit their website: [gulfshellfishinstitute.com](http://gulfshellfishinstitute.com). The organization's leadership includes Curtis Hemmel as President, Edward Chiles as Vice President, and Ernesto Edd Lasso De La Vega as Boar.