Episode 74 with Gregg Rivara, Aquaculture Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension

Today, we sit down with Gregg Rivara, Aquaculture Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Southold. Gregg shares his journey from growing up in Queens to developing an early passion for marine science, rooted in his rich ancestry and academic experiences. We delve into his educational path and career, including his time as a Bay Management Specialist for the Town of Islip, and his eventual move to the North Fork to join the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. Gregg also offers a fascinating history of aquaculture dating back to the 1800s on the North Fork, highlighting the challenges and advancements over the years. We discuss the future of the North Fork's environment and the vital work the Extension has done for the community and Long Island as a whole.