Modern challenges prompt revision of NOAA’s aquaculture plan after 40 years
The US' revised National Aquaculture Development Plan lays a roadmap for fully integrating aquaculture into the nation's seafood supply chains
US aquaculture sales grew 38% to $1.57bn in latest census
Explosive gains in mollusk and crustacean shored up sales, while catfish remained the US aquaculture industry's most lucrative species in 2023
Canadian researchers to advance industry knowledge on canola meal’s potential
The study aims to help the aquaculture sector use more sustainable practices and rely less on marine-based feed
‘Offshore’ vs ‘open-ocean’ fish farming: Researchers settle difference to improve site management
Researchers clarify 'offshore aquaculture' by distinguishing between 'exposed' conditions and distance from the coast, believing that clear definitions will aid farmers, insurers, regulators and investors in making informed decisions
Trump vowed to end offshore wind, but will cabinet pick make good on promise?
President-elect Donald Trump promised in a campaign speech, delivered in May, that he would end offshore wind energy projects on 'day one' of his presidency
NOAA narrows Gulf of Mexico aquaculture sites from nine to six in new draft
The draft excludes Florida in the site selection for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas due to military activities, hurricane risks and harmful algal blooms
Liquidation experts take over troubled US offshore farmer that once had $170m backing
The kampachi farmer's investors have brought in the Ravix Group to oversee the company's restructuring, likely signaling the end of its operations
Trump’s pick to head Commerce, NOAA expected to lead tariff agenda, too
Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Commerce will have a lot of say over commercial fishing and is expected to also lean heavily into trade policy
Scottish salmon farming moratorium debate heats up as MSPs weigh future
As the sector faces increasing pressure to meet environmental standards and improve the health and well-being of its fish, the question of whether further expansion is prudent comes again to the forefront
US offshore aquaculture advocates seize lame duck opportunity
'We've seen a lot of positive momentum on offshore aquaculture in recent years, and we want to capitalize on that by securing support from both the outgoing and incoming legislators' – Drue Banta Winters, Stronger America Through Seafood