Mission 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, support commercial and recreational fisheries, and restore species and marine habitat. |
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Meet Bill Dewey - Shellfish Farmer
Meet Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish Farms in Shelton, Washington and take a look at the unique role that aquaculture plays in the local culture and economy. Read More . . .
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Aquaculture breeds hope for white abalone
Aug 27: Scientists use aquaculture techniques to restore populations of endangered white abalone Read More . . .
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New Video—Exploring U.S. Aquaculture
Sept 20: Why is domestic aquaculture so important? Watch this video to find out. Read More . . .
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Where Do Our Favorite Seafoods Come From?
Sept 13: Learn about the range of technologies that bring you your favorite seafoods. Read More . . .
Latest News
- 05/23/2013
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Why eat fish? Mild iodine deficiency lowers kids' IQs
- 05/23/2013
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Hawaii approves first shellfish farm permit in 26 years
- 05/23/2013
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World's fish move to cooler waters
- 05/19/2013
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Agencies aim to restore bay's depleted oysters, a creek at a time
- 05/16/2013
- Study: Working waterfronts are major contributor to economy
- 05/09/2013
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Restoration news from the Puget Sound Restoration Fund
- 05/09/2013
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Op-Ed: Aquaculture is Agriculture, Exports and Jobs
Notices
- 05/23/2013
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PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTED: Northeast Regional Ocean Planning Goals
- 05/23/2013
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Report: Fostering Shellfish Aquaculture Production in Maryland and Other States
- 05/03/2013
- PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTED: NOAA 5-Year R and D Plan
- 04/22/2013
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Registration open for Techniques in Aquaculture Course
- 03/14/2013
- Map of Sea Grant State Program Funding Opportunities links
