On September 24, 2020, a new bill on aquaculture was introduced in the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support – a positive development for the seafood industry and the communities nationwide that would benefit from the development of offshore aquaculture in the U.S.
Read MoreAs one of the world’s largest seafood purchasers, Red Lobster believes it has a responsibility to protect and preserve the oceans and marine life for generations to come. Sustainable and responsibly sourced seafood plays a critical role in protecting our fisheries and ocean ecosystems.
Read MoreAquaculture production has been growing in the U.S. in recent years, and has the potential to become a large industry for coastal U.S. states, including Hawaii. Recent advances, focused on offshore farms, along with well-defined federal support and regulation, will allow for reduced aquaculture costs and wider adoption of the industry within the U.S.
Read MoreNOAA Fisheries has taken the first step in a proactive process that will create opportunities for aquaculture farmers and foster the U.S. aquaculture industry as a needed complement to our wild-caught fisheries.
Read MoreBarton Seaver, an award-winning chef and one of the world’s leading sustainable seafood experts and educators, recently spoke with Stronger America Through Seafood from a beach near his home in Maine.
Read MoreClams and oysters have been acting as incredible water filtration devices long before we ever showed up, and our company’s objective is for municipalities to see shellfish as a natural agent for keeping our waters healthy and full of life.
Read MoreAquaculture is the world’s most important source of seafood. Today, more than half of the seafood Americans consume is farm-raised and the vast majority is imported. By establishing a clear and predictable legal and regulatory structure for marine aquaculture in the U.S., we can reduce our overreliance on seafood imports and improve seafood security with wholesome, domestically farmed seafood with minimal environmental impact our marine habitat and resources.
Read MoreSince aquaculture encompasses a wide range of species and cultivation methods that result in diverse social, economic, nutritional, and environmental outcomes, the specific role of aquaculture in a more sustainable, food-secure future depends on how the sector evolves in the coming years.
Read MoreAs Kentucky expands its aquaculture industry, the demand for local soymeal into local fish feed to grow local fish is poised for explosion.
Read MoreThe growing aquaculture market creates new opportunities for soybean farmers. To explore the economic impact further, the Soy Aquaculture Alliance recently commissioned a 2020 report “Potential Economic Value of Growth of U.S. Aquaculture to U.S. Soybean Farmers.”
Read MoreAquaculture is extremely important in my home state of Minnesota because it not only provides a new revenue stream as farms adjust and adapt to a challenging farm economy, but more importantly because it creates a new market for the nearly 7.5 million acres of soybeans Minnesota farmers grow.
Read MoreConsidering that feed accounts for over 50% of the operating costs of fish and shrimp farms, the aquaculture feed industry plays a significant role in food security.
Read MoreLearn about the innovations that will help raise fish more sustainably.
Read MoreStronger America Through Seafood (SATS) interviewed Bryton Shang, Founder and CEO of Aquabyte earlier this month. Technology company Aquabyte uses machine learning and computer vision to improve fish farming sustainability.
Read MoreThe adoption of innovative technologies – particularly those related to novel feed ingredients and traceability in the seafood supply chain – are essential for the sustainable growth of the U.S. aquaculture sector.
Read MoreNew innovative technologies have made it possible for the aquaculture industry to grow, fueling the growth of the industry and increasing the production of sustainable farm-raised seafood worldwide.
Read MoreSeafood Nutrition Partnership has brought diverse groups together to provide a unified voice in support of our seafood communities with the #eatseafoodamerica social media campaign. The goal of the campaign is simply to encourage people to eat more seafood.
Read MoreFor the U.S. to continue to expand the aquaculture industry and tap into the full economic potential that aquaculture can provide though, Congress needs to further solidify the regulatory framework, provide clear guidance, and allocate additional funding through new legislation.
Read MoreOn May 7, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth…The Executive Order is an important step forward. Now, federal legislation is needed for the U.S. to fully benefit from the potential of American aquaculture.
Read MoreThe U.S. is recognized as a global leader in responsibly managed fisheries, but market demand for seafood exceeds sustainable wild harvest in the U.S. and globally.
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