In celebration of Earth Month, Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed Tyler Sclodnick, the Principal Scientist and Aquaculture Science Services Lead at Innovasea. Tyler discusses the continued advancements in science and technology that help to make aquaculture one of the most sustainable forms of protein production today and explains why the U.S. should support the expansion of an offshore aquaculture industry to increase our supply of healthful and affordable seafood.
Read MoreAquaculture feed innovations make today’s modern fish farming industry one of the most sustainable forms of protein production. The Massachusetts-based company KnipBio is developing alternative feed ingredients that help minimize the environmental footprint of fish farms as farmers grow and raise healthy and sustainable seafood. Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed KnipBio’s Chief Science Officer, Guillaume Salze, Ph.D., to learn about their exciting work.
Read MoreThe emerging aquaculture industry was in the spotlight at this year’s USDA Outlook Forum during a “Tapping the Potential for U.S. Aquaculture” presentation. The panel, featuring two of Stronger America Through Seafood members, Cargill and Sysco Foods, explored how the expansion of fish farming off our shores would cultivate economic benefits for the U.S. agriculture industry – creating new jobs and economic opportunities for both terrestrial and fish farmers while helping to diversify our nation’s food supply.
Read More“Now is the time to create a robust aquaculture industry to ensure food security and support our economy,” write Reps. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3), Ed Case (D-HI-1), Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) and Jerry Carl (R-AL-1) in a new opinion piece that is running in The Hill this week.
Read MoreChef William Dissen, named as one of America’s “Most Sustainable Chefs,” is the Executive Chef & Owner of Asheville's Marketplace Restaurant. He prioritizes creating “innovative farm-to-table cuisine” by using ingredients and artisan products from within 100 miles of the restaurant. Chef Dissen is an advocate for sustainable aquaculture to help increase local supplies of American raised seafood.
Read MoreChef Grace Ramirez, a New York-based chef featured on the Food Network and fisherwoman, is a champion for sustainable seafood and advocates for the expansion of aquaculture in the U.S. Learn more from Chef Ramirez in our latest interview.
Read MoreAdvancing legislation on aquaculture was cited as a top priority this Congress for Mississippi Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) during the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Member Day Hearing on Priorities in the 118th Congress on November 2.
Read MoreDuring National Seafood Month, Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed Elizabeth Kenyon, Executive Chef of Manolin and Rupee Bar in Seattle, to learn about the role that well-managed aquaculture can play in meeting sustainable seafood demand and her experience with sourcing from aquaculture farms in the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreAs one of the most environmentally friendly forms of protein production, aquaculture is successfully and sustainably producing seafood that feeds the world. In fact, aquaculture is now the fastest-growing global food production sector. Dozens of nations worldwide have embraced fish farming to produce protein in a sustainable and resource-efficient manner.
Read MoreStronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed Bill Bien, CEO of Forever Oceans, a U.S.-based company that executes commercial deep-water, offshore finfish aquaculture. SATS spoke to Forever Oceans to learn more about their operations and the technology that makes offshore finfish aquaculture sustainable, the benefits that a robust domestic industry would provide American communities, and why federal legislation is needed to support U.S. offshore aquaculture.
Read MoreSATS interviewed one of the sponsors of the Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act: Representative Kat Cammack from Florida’s third congressional district.
Read MoreU.S. House and Senate leaders are putting support behind expanding sustainable U.S. aquaculture. Companion legislation to the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act was re-introduced in the U.S. House by Reps. Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Ed Case (D-HI-01) and Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) this week.
Read MoreAs we celebrate National Ocean Month, new legislation was introduced in the 118th Congress to support the expansion of sustainable aquaculture in U.S. communities, which would provide economic, climate and food security benefits.
On June 7, Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) joined together to re-introduce the Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act in the U.S. Senate.
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.
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