Dr. Linda Santschi, Scientific Director of Ventura Harbor-based Coastal Marine Biolabs, delivers welcome and project overview

Participant taking note of VSE goal to lower the barrier of entry for prospective grower/producers

Workshop participants

Oscar Peña, General Manager of the Ventura Port District, introduces members of the Port District staff and Board of Port Commissioners

Brian Pendleton, Business Operations Manager for the Ventura Port District, discusses economic benefits of mussel farming to Ventura Harbor

Brian Pendleton, Business Operations Manager for the Ventura Port District, discusses harbor resources and infrastructure that support commercial fishing activities

Brian Pendleton, Business Operations Manager for the Ventura Port District, discusses harbor resources and infrastructure that support commercial fishing activities

Richard Parsons, Dredging Consultant to the Ventura Port District, discusses the implications of mussel farming for securing federal support of critical dredging operations

Everard Ashworth, Chair of the Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners, discusses a range of economic opportunities presented by the VSE project

Everard Ashworth, Chair of the Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners, discusses how workshop registration links stakeholders to our survey system, where they can provide important feedback on the VSE project

Workshop participant contributing to Q&A segment

Alex Uvari from Cable Access Partners of Buenaventura (CAPS) capturing video footage of the workshop

Everard Ashworth, Chair of the Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners, addressing a question raised during the Q&A segment of the workshop

Doug Bush, General Manager and Partner of the The Cultured Abalone Farm in Goleta, responding to audience questions

Workshop participant contributing to question and answer segment of the workshop

Workshop participant contributing to question and answer segment of the workshop

Workshop participant contributing to question and answer segment of the workshop

Workshop participants listening intently to questions raised during Q&A

Workshop participant contributing to question and answer segment of the workshop

Workshop participant taking notes during question and answer segment of the workshop

Workshop participant contributing to question and answer segment of the workshop

Workshop participant contributing to question and answer segment of the workshop

Workshop participant contributing to question and answer segment of the workshop

Workshop participant contributing to question and answer segment of the workshop

Everard Ashworth, Chair of the Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners, discussing VSE plans for ongoing public outreach

Audience members during Q&A segment of the workshop

Post-workshop discussions

Workshop participant reviewing program flyer