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. Marine Aquaculture
Sept 20: Why is domestic marine 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
- 09/11/2013
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Ocean acidification attacks oceans
- 09/11/2013
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Rappahannock River Oysters proves a thriving business can be founded on family values
- 09/10/2013
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The future of salmon is farming
- 09/05/2013
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Delaware embraces aquaculture
- 09/05/2013
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Running out of food, time, and options
- 08/26/2013
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Ocean acidification will make climate change worse
- 08/20/2013
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Wild, farmed salmon should complement — not compete
Notices
- 08/01/2013
- Request for Applications - FY'13 Competitive S-K Grants
- 07/30/2013
- National Ocean Council 'Marine Planning Handbook' Now Available
- 07/12/2013
- 2013 U.S. - Japan Natural Resources Aquaculture Panel Call for Abstracts
- 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
