News Releases
October 28, 2021
Offshore Aquaculture Bipartisan Bill Introduced in U.S. Congress
Expansion of U.S. aquaculture would spur economic growth while conserving ocean environments
Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS), Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate to support the development of an offshore aquaculture industry in the U.S. The bipartisan bill, the Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act, would increase production of sustainable seafood through the raising of fish in federal waters, the most environmentally friendly means of protein production, and it would create opportunities for new American jobs. Read More.
May 20, 2021
Stronger America Through Seafood Requests President Biden’s Support for Domestic Seafood Production in Administration’s Climate Policies
Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS), an industry coalition that advocates for increasing Americans’ access to healthful, sustainable and affordable U.S. seafood, sent a letter to President Biden to outline the climate impacts and potential benefits of aquaculture and request that the Administration prioritize seafood production to help mitigate climate change. The letter was signed by over 70 aquaculture advocates, including American scientists, environmental advocates and industry leaders. Read More.
May 3, 2021
Stronger America Through Seafood Adds Wilbur-Ellis as its Newest Member in Support of Essential Aquaculture
Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS), an industry coalition that advocates for increasing Americans’ access to healthful, sustainable and affordable U.S. seafood, announced the addition of its newest member, Wilbur-Ellis. Read More.