D. Allen Davis is an Aquatic Animal Nutritionist holding the position of Alumni Professor with the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Throughout his career he has dedicated his research and teaching efforts to improve technologies for the culture of marine (Florida pompano, red drum, red snapper, white seabass, California yellowtial and Pacific white shrimp) and freshwater (catfish and tilapia) species for stock enhancement and aquaculture. His primary activities have emphasized, graduate student education, the development and improvement of commercial feeds and feed management strategies, as well as providing continuing education opportunities to the industry. Over his career he has co-authored over 150 journal articles, 10 book chapters, Editor of 1 book and has contributed to over 60 articles and symposium proceedings. He serves as associate editor for The Journal of the World Aquaculture Society and is on the Editorial Board for Aquaculture Nutrition.