(1) The Florida Aquaculture Foundation is established as a direct-support organization within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The purpose of the foundation is to:(a) Conduct programs and activities related to the assistance, promotion, and furtherance of aquaculture and aquaculture producers in this state.
(b) Identify and pursue methods to provide statewide resources and materials for these programs.
(2) The foundation shall be governed by s. 570.691. (3) The department is authorized to appoint an advisory committee adjunct to the foundation pursuant to s. 570.232. 
