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 Stronger America Through Seafood

Securing a stronger America through increased U.S. production of healthful, sustainable, and affordable seafood.

 

More Sustainable Seafood from U.S. Waters

Open ocean aquaculture is one of the most environmentally sustainable ways to produce protein and is used widely around the world to complement wild harvest, yet it remains an untapped industry here in the U.S.

Due to the lack of a pathway for the farming of seafood in federal waters, the U.S. ranks only 18th in aquaculture production globally and imports up to 85% of its seafood – half of which is estimated to come from fish farms in other countries. 

There is growing bipartisan consensus in Congress—as well as among seafood industry leaders, environmental groups, chefs, and academics—on legislation to expand U.S. aquaculture.

 Explore our fact sheets and links to scientific research to learn more about how America would benefit from the expansion of aquaculture in our waters.

 

Learn about Aquaculture’s Benefits

 

“Tipping the Scales” Newsletter Highlights

Tipping the Scales Newsletter
Seafood Tariffs Highlight the Need for Domestic Aquaculture
Seafood Tariffs Highlight the Need for Domestic Aquaculture

The Trump administration’s latest tariffs have the potential to create challenges for the U.S. seafood industry—affecting supply chains, pricing, and consumer access—but also make the case for a stronger domestic seafood industry, especially through aquaculture. Now is the time to support and expand sustainable U.S. aquaculture growth—protecting both American consumers and businesses from ongoing trade instability.

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3 Ways Expanding Aquaculture Boosts Americans’ Health
3 Ways Expanding Aquaculture Boosts Americans’ Health

American farmed fish, produced through sustainable aquaculture practices, is a nutritional powerhouse offering a wealth of health benefits. As Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) works to expand aquaculture and increase U.S. seafood production, we wanted to provide some reminders on how this can improve Americans’ health.

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Entering 2025 with Growing Bipartisan Momentum for U.S. Aquaculture
Entering 2025 with Growing Bipartisan Momentum for U.S. Aquaculture

Aquaculture is quickly emerging as a key bipartisan issue – increasingly recognized by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as a critical industry to boost our nation’s economy and ensure a steady supply of healthy, sustainable, American-raised protein.

The growing bipartisan momentum for this commonsense seafood solution suggests that Congress should be able to agree on a clear pathway forward to support and expand open ocean aquaculture into U.S. federal waters.

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SATS Launches Campaign Urging Congress to Support U.S. Aquaculture
SATS Launches Campaign Urging Congress to Support U.S. Aquaculture

Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) has launched a new campaign calling on Congress to support a pathway for open ocean aquaculture in U.S. waters. Fish farming in the open ocean is hindered in America today due to the lack of federal legislation to support industry growth – costing our nation an estimated $877 million and thousands of jobs. SATS’s month-long campaign will highlight all the U.S. is missing out on in economic and environmental benefits without a thriving aquaculture industry.

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National Seafood Month: Building a Stronger, More Sustainable U.S. Seafood Future with Aquaculture
National Seafood Month: Building a Stronger, More Sustainable U.S. Seafood Future with Aquaculture

National Seafood Month is a timely reminder of seafood’s vital role in supporting American jobs and economic growth, while providing healthy, nutritious, and sustainable protein options for families in communities nationwide. Congress has the opportunity to continue to recognize the value of seafood and prioritize the future of America’s seafood industry by supporting the growth of aquaculture in federal waters. By establishing a path forward to expand open ocean aquaculture in America, the U.S. can grow our economy, create thousands of well-paying jobs, and secure a sustainable seafood supply for generations to come.

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