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Aquaculture Library
Explore aquaculture resources such as policy updates, newsletters, and fact sheets.
Science, technology, and management practices have adapted quickly to meet aquaculture’s growing role in the global seafood market. Many past limitations—like questions about aquaculture feeds, diseases, and escapes—have been addressed (in part) through NOAA's commitment to innovation.
Monitoring work at Salty Lady Seafood farm. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
Plates of tuna crudo, halibut ceviche tacos, and eastern oysters. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brianna Shaughnessy.
Sustainably grown, organic Alaskan kelp is harvested at the Seagrove Kelp Co. farm in Doyle Bay. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jordan Hollarsmith
Wellfleet Massachusetts Oyster Farm. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adriane Michaelis