In his role as New York Sea Grant's Seafood Technology Specialist, Michael Ciaramella works with the seafood industry, regulatory agencies and food and nutrition professionals on issues related to seafood safety, quality and marketing. Efforts include management of the National Seafood HACCP Alliance’s Internet training course, and conducting seafood HACCP training courses in New York and around the U.S. Mike is currently involved with research and educational projects on Listeria controls in processed seafood products, seafood consumption risks and benefits, and Internet based distance education training on Good Manufacturing Practices.