John W. Davidson III

Research Scientist, Freshwater Institute

John Davidson is a Research Scientist with the Freshwater Institute. He is responsible for managing research projects and for contributing to grant proposals and peer-reviewed and industry press publications spanning a broad range of topics, including fish production technologies, fish biology and physiological performance, water quality, waste management practices, sustainable aquafeeds, and standard operating procedures for land-based fish production. John has worked for the Freshwater Institute for more than 20 years, publishing numerous research and industry articles focused on fish production in recirculating aquaculture systems earning him Intrafish’s 40 under 40 Award honoring aquaculture and seafood professionals and multiple Superior Paper Awards from the Aquacultural Engineering Society. He holds a Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Science from Shepherd University.

Contact: jdavidson@conservationfund.org   Phone: 304-876-2815, ext.221   Office: Freshwater Institute, National Headquarters (WV)