The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hold listening sessions in April and May to hear recommendations from the public on developing a new national policy for sustainable marine aquaculture.
Marine aquaculture is the cultivation of marine organisms, like shellfish and finfish, for food and other products. Aquaculture techniques are also widely used in the United States to help restore valuable wild fisheries and habitat, including oysters.
Aquaculture supplies almost half of the world’s seafood.
The United States is a major consumer of aquaculture products, but a minor producer.
Currently, 84 percent of the nation’s seafood is imported, and half of that is from aquaculture. U.S. aquaculture supplies about five percent of U.S. seafood.
The closest listening session to our area will be held on April the 29th in New Orleans, Louisiana.
There will also be a national call in hosted by NOAA on May the 6th.
Details on the specific locations and times for the regional listening sessions and instructions for submitting comments electronically will be posted on the NOAA Aquaculture Program Web site by clicking HERE.
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