-
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 . . .
-
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 . . .
-
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 . . .
Latest News
- 05/15/2012
-
Salmon 'healthy for mother and child'
- 05/15/2012
-
Commentary European Aquaculture Reform
- 04/25/2012
-
Oyster hatchery to be built at Manchester Research Station
- 04/25/2012
-
Experts make progress on state shellfish initiative
- 04/24/2012
-
Action needed to keep fish on the menu in 2050
- 04/23/2012
- Ocean Acidification linked with Oyster Failure
- 04/10/2012
-
The Oyster Connection
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.
