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Cells and Shells: New Research into Early Oyster Development Gives Insight into Potential Sterility Methods

A new study could pave the way for new oyster sterility induction techniques, creating hardier and more resilient oysters.
March 13, 2026 - News ,
West Coast
National
A view of oyster embryos under a microscope. Cleavage-stage oyster embryos. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Falling in Love with Farmed Seafood

This Valentine’s Day, NOAA experts share their seafood love stories.
February 12, 2026 - Feature Story ,
National
A woman smiling in a NOAA hat about to eat an oyster on the half shell. Danielle Blacklock, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Aquaculture, eating an oyster on the half shell. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Exploring the Upsides and Obstacles of Growing Pacific Oysters in Alaska’s Cold Waters

Scientists teamed up to examine how high-latitude conditions affect Pacific oyster health and quality in Southeast Alaska.
September 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific oysters travel down a sorting tumbler at Salty Lady Seafood Company in Juneau, Alaska Pacific oysters travel down a sorting tumbler at Salty Lady Seafood Company in Juneau, Alaska. Credit: Salty Lady Seafood Company.

Ring In the New Year With These Crowd-Favorite Seafood Recipes

Try these top five seafood recipes to kick off 2025 with nutritious and delicious dishes.
January 06, 2025 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Curried skate wings plated with rice and chutney Chef Tyler Hadfield’s Curried Skate Wings with Tomato-Masala Chutney

White House National Science and Technology Council Finalizes New Aquaculture Plan, First in 40 Years

In addition to providing a sustainable source of American-raised seafood, aquaculture plays an important role in fisheries restoration.
December 16, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
Two men spray baskets of oysters on a boat. Oyster growers harvest farmed shellfish from the Damariscotta River in Maine. NOAA has awarded several grants to small businesses working to develop new tools to advance sustainable U.S. aquaculture. (Image credit: C. Katalinas/ Maine Sea Grant)

Celebrating Oysters During Oyster Week

It's Oyster Week 2024! We're celebrating by honoring one of our favorite shellfish all week with special features.
October 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
Oyster reefs poke out above shallow water An oyster reef with lush greenery in the background. Credit: Adobe Stock.

Kodiak Ocean Bounty Grows Oysters in Rural Alaska

This Tide to Table Profile features Erik O’Brien, an oyster farmer working to anchor jobs and food in his rural Alaska community.
September 27, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Father and daughter sitting on an ATV at an oyster farm in Alaska Erik O'Brien and daughters at Kodiak Ocean Bounty farm in Larsen Bay, Alaska (Courtesy of Kodiak Ocean Bounty.)

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2024 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report

NOAA's 2024 annual aquaculture report highlights key achievements in research, sustainability, and community-driven projects for industry growth in Alaska.
September 27, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
NOAA Aquaculture staff talking with Alaskan oyster farmers NOAA Fisheries Aquaculture staff discussing oyster farming strategies with stakeholders near Juneau, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

United Nations Endorses New “Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture”

NOAA provided scientific expertise on the guidelines, which will develop global aquaculture best practices.
July 12, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
A vessel lifts a seaweed line in a fjord in the Faroe Islands.

NOAA Fisheries Releases New State of Alaska Aquaculture Report

The State of Alaska Aquaculture report is a first-of-its-kind overview of the aquaculture industry in Alaska, revealing the state’s opportunities and challenges to date.
February 23, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Oysters being farmed by Alaska Shellfish Farms in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. Oysters being farmed by Alaska Shellfish Farms in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries