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Global Study Sheds Light on the Valuable Benefits of Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture

Is it possible to eat our way to cleaner water and more fish? A new global study shows that shellfish and seaweed aquaculture provide valuable benefits to people and ocean ecosystems.
February 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pile of oysters.

The Milford Method: NOAA Fisheries’ Role in Shellfish Aquaculture

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people and activities that helped build our foundations. From a small lab on the shore of Long Island Sound, a mighty aquaculture revolution began.
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Oysters in orange basket.

Eyes Underwater: Complementary Tools Can Determine How Fish Use Oyster Aquaculture Gear

Scientists document the underwater world of shellfish farms using video and environmental DNA.
September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A group of small fish are visible through somewhat turbid water above the top of a metal oyster cage.

An Irish Oyster Farmer and a CEO of an Aquaculture Research Company Discuss the Future of Probiotics

Industry stakeholders offer unique perspectives on the benefits of a NOAA developed oyster probiotic OY15 and the impact it could have on oyster hatcheries worldwide.
August 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
A Milford Lab researcher's latex-gloved hand pulls one OY15 vial from a plastic container full. The container sits on a layer of ice in a freezer. The freeze-dried formulation of OY15. Courtesy of Rose Leeger.

Oyster Ninja Introduces New Audiences­­ to Shellfish

Meet the podcaster bringing fun facts—and freshly shucked oysters—to his listeners.
July 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,
The Oyster Ninja, Gardner Douglas, carefully trims a raw oyster from its shell. Photo credit: Gardner Douglas. The Oyster Ninja, Gardner Douglas, carefully trims a raw oyster from its shell. Photo credit: Jay Flemming