America’s seafood industry is critical to our national economy and seafood supply. But the U.S. seafood supply chain faces pressing challenges – from the growing effects of climate change on wild fish stocks, to ongoing supply chain distributions caused by the pandemic. The expansion of offshore aquaculture, or fish farming, in America would benefit working waterfront communities and help address these challenges.
Read MoreAs we celebrate Earth Day, there is no better time to discuss solutions to our most pressing climate related challenges, one of which is feeding a growing population sustainably. Alternative food production methods like aquaculture, or fish farming, should be considered by policymakers as one of our climate solutions.
Read MoreOver the past several decades, advances in science and technology have made offshore aquaculture one of the most sustainable forms of protein production. Feed innovation has been pivotal to the improved sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture, and America’s farming communities are at the heart of this innovation.
Read MoreSATS interviewed Don Kent, CEO of Pacific Ocean AquaFarms and The Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, to learn more about this pioneering project in California, as well as the benefits to the state, which includes the creation of estimated 300+ jobs and over $50 million in sales annually. Don also discusses the immediate need for passage of federal legislation to help support growth of the offshore aquaculture industry in America.
Read MoreSanta Monica College in California recently announced a new Aquaculture Certificate Program, which includes six classroom and hands-on lab courses. The program offers the advantage of two partners at the Port of Los Angeles. AltaSea is a nonprofit public-private ocean institute that helps advance the blue economy through scientific innovation and collaboration, and Holdfast Aquaculture produces resources for sustainable seafood growth.
Read MoreNOAA published its 5-Year Strategic Plan for Aquaculture, a first-time agency guide, demonstrating its support of the growth of U.S. aquaculture through a scientific and community-driven approach.
Read MoreOctober is National Seafood Month. Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed renowned seafood chef Barton Seaver on his unique and historical perspective on today's seafood industry and the numerous possibilities that an expanded U.S. aquaculture industry can bring.
Read MoreIn honor of Aquaculture Week, Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), a cosponsor of the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act (AQUAA) Act, to learn why she supports federal legislation to produce more sustainable American seafood and benefit state economies.
Read MoreAquaculture is an environmentally responsible source of seafood. Kasha Cox, Executive Director of Global Aquaculture at Merck Animal Health, discusses the innovations that make aquaculture one of the most efficient protein production methods.
Read MoreA new survey commissioned by Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) ahead of Capitol Hill Ocean Week, June 7-9, found that a majority of voters support establishing a U.S. aquaculture industry to increase sustainable seafood production.
Read MoreIowa is one of the many states benefiting from its growing aquaculture industry. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture, aquaculture generated more than $3.8 million in sales in Iowa in 2018 from various kinds of fish and shrimp. Aquaculture also creates job opportunities up and down the seafood supply chain, as well as for Iowa farmers who produce crops used in fish feed, such as soybeans and corn, which are some of the top produced crops in the state. The expansion of offshore aquaculture through federal action would create even more opportunities and grow the economy in Iowa and states nationwide.
Read MoreWith our vast resources and superior technology, the U.S. should be a leader in aquaculture production. Yet, despite aquaculture’s role as the fastest-growing food production sector globally, the U.S. ranks just 16th in aquaculture production behind countries such as China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, South Korea, Egypt, Norway and Japan.
Read MoreLouisiana is one of the many U.S. states benefiting from aquaculture's opportunities – from creating new jobs and generating more revenue to supplying communities with local and sustainable seafood. Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed three local experts to learn more about aquaculture’s potential for Louisiana with clear and consistent regulations on the federal level.
Read MoreOpinion piece by marine science lead, seafood leader and renowned seafood chef makes the case for expanded U.S. aquaculture
Read MoreStronger America Through Seafood interviewed Dr. Kenneth Riley, a marine ecologist with NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, to learn more about the significance of the Atlases and how AOAs ensure sustainable aquaculture.
Read MoreLast week, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) that would support the development of an offshore aquaculture industry in the U.S. Stronger America Through Seafood interviewed Senator Wicker to learn why he believes now is the time for federal action to facilitate the growth of an offshore aquaculture industry here in the U.S.
Read MoreDuring National Seafood Month, celebrated annually in October, Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed Linda Cornish, the President and Founder of Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP), about the organization’s mission, the role of seafood in human and planetary health, and how aquaculture will play a role in increasing our seafood supply.
Read MoreNOAA established Aquaculture Week to educate the public on how marine aquaculture is vital for supporting our nation’s seafood production, providing year-round jobs, rebuilding protected species and habitats, and enhancing coastal resilience.
Read MoreRaz Halili is the Vice President of his family-run business, Prestige Oysters, in Texas, the largest producer of half-shells in the United States. Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed Raz to learn more about his business and why he supports the growth of the domestic aquaculture industry.
Read MoreOn June 29, the American Fisheries Society and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) presented a congressional briefing on Marine Aquaculture for Climate Resilience and Climate-Friendly Food Production.The briefing focused on the benefits of aquaculture, including the ability to reduce our carbon footprint from imported seafood, increase domestic seafood and jobs, relieve pressures on wild stocks that are depleted, and increase the resiliency of our food systems to climate change.
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