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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 ,
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

Why We Love Farmed Seafood

This Valentine’s Day, NOAA experts share their love stories with aquaculture.
February 13, 2024 - News ,
Four people squat on a gravel driveway eating plates of clams cooked on a propane burner. Island Creek Oyster staff enjoying driveway clams, (Credit: Island Creek Oysters.)

Celebrating Seaweed by the Seashore

Seaweed farmers and businesses, academics, state and federal agencies, non-profits, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the growing domestic seaweed industry.
May 22, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Two people on a boat look out at farmed seaweed being pulled out of the water on a nearby boat.

What Grows on Kelp? New Research Identifies Microbes to Monitor

With a little “kelp” from the non-profit GreenWave, our scientists found no microorganisms that pose food safety concerns on aquacultured sugar kelp during the growing season in Long Island Sound.
December 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Five wavy brown blades of sugar kelp against a white background with a ruler for scale. Five sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) blade samples collected from GreenWave’s farm in Groton, Connecticut. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Judy Li

NOAA Fisheries Releases FY22 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report

Alaska Regional Office and Alaska Fisheries Science Center continue coordinated efforts to prioritize projects and actions to support the growing Alaska aquaculture industry.
September 26, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Monitoring work at Salty Lady Seafood farm. Credit: NOAA Fisheries. Monitoring work at Salty Lady Seafood farm. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Science to Support Sustainable Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Development in Alaska State Waters

NOAA Fisheries releases new strategic research plan for shellfish and seaweed aquaculture in Alaska.
August 11, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Kelp underwater

The Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Expo: Well Worth the Wait

The long-awaited 2022 Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Exposition and Milford Aquaculture Seminar brought more than 500 aquaculture industry leaders, scientists, and ecosystem managers to Portland, Maine, in April.
June 06, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Three female scientists stand in front of a slide presentation in a conference room. The slide reads “Shelf & bag oyster aquaculture cages provide habitat for fish similar to natural boulder reefs”. NOAA Milford Lab scientists (left to right) Julie Rose, Renee Mercaldo-Allen, and Gillian Phillips present their research on the habitat services provided by shellfish aquaculture in Long Island Sound. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Kristen Jabanoski

Fall in Love with New Seafood for Seafood Month

Take a chance and meet some new flavors.
February 17, 2022 - Feature Story ,
A table with a variety of fish and shellfish dishes Fish and shellfish dishes. Credit: iStock