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Frequently Asked Questions
The Office of Aquaculture is in the process of developing a series of FAQs to provide information on advances in marine aquaculture and answer pressing questions. Read More . . .
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Shellfish Improve Urban Water Quality
NOAA works with youth development group and other partners to use ribbed mussels as a natural way to improve urban water quality in the Bronx River. Read More . . .
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Meet Bill Dewey - Shellfish Farmer
As part of NOAA’s Voices from the Waterfront series, we feature Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish Farms in Shelton, Washington. Take a look at the unique role aquaculture plays in the local culture and economy. Read More . . .
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Aquaculture Research Funding Opportunity
The Federal Funding Opportunity has been announced for the NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Research Program 2012. Read More . . .
Latest News
- 02/09/2012
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New Integrated Building Model to Improve Success of Fish Farming Operations
- 02/07/2012
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Heart health and diet: Why it’s never too early to develop a taste for sardines
- 02/03/2012
- Seafood Industry Research Funding Opportunity
- 02/02/2012
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Eating fish tied to lower risk of colon polyps
- 02/01/2012
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New probiotic bacteria shows promise for shellfish aquaculture
- 01/31/2012
- How nutrient trading could help restore the Chesapeake Bay
- 01/16/2012
- National Ocean Council seeks Comment on Draft National Ocean Policy Plan
The mission of the Office of Aquaculture is to foster marine aquaculture that creates employment and business opportunities in coastal communities; provides safe, sustainable seafood; and supports healthy ocean populations and ecosystems. Aquaculture is one of a range of technologies needed to meet increasing global demand for seafood and serves as a tool to support commercial and recreational fisheries and habitat and species restoration.
