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AI Meets Aquaculture to Study Hawaiian Monk Seal Interactions With Net Pens

NOAA Fisheries and Blue Ocean Mariculture are leveraging technology to study Hawaiian monk seal interest in aquaculture net pens in Hawaiʻi.
November 21, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Two Hawaiian monk seals swim near an aquaculture net pen full of fish. NOAA Fisheries, in collaboration with Blue Ocean Mariculture, is conducting a multi-year pilot study to evaluate observational methods and tools for studying Hawaiian monk seal behavior. Courtesy of Blue Ocean Mariculture

Identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and the Gulf of Mexico

Two Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statements will be open for public comment from November 22, 2024 through February 20, 2025. Join a public listening session to learn more.
November 13, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
A close up underwater image of Giant kelp. Giant kelp (Credit: Zachary Gold for NOAA.)

New Calculator Helps Oyster Growers Measure the Water Quality Benefits of Farms

The new tool provides a science-based estimate of how much nitrogen oyster farms remove from local waterways. It generates a report that can be used in the aquaculture permitting process.
October 23, 2024 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
"Oyster farms can improve water quality", a five step process in which nutrient runoff from land increases algae leading to environmental problems. Oysters eat the algae, and then farmers harvest oysters and plant new ones. Finally, excess nutrients are removed, leading to better water quality.

Connecting Aquaculture Enthusiasts from Across the World

Ketchikan, Alaska hosts the third annual Seagriculture, USA International Seaweed Conference.
October 21, 2024 - News ,
Alaska
Buildings on the edge of an inlet in Ketchikan, Alaska. Credit: NOAA Fisheries The annual Seagriculture, USA Conference took place in Ketchikan, Alaska.

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 reef (Credit: Adobe Stock) An oyster reef with lush greenery in the background. Credit: Adobe Stock

Looking to the Future, Living in the Present: Supporting a Thriving and Resilient Seafood Industry

Fall is a good time to pause and reflect—not just on the past, but also on what lies ahead. Assistant Administrator, Janet Coit, shares her thoughts on how NOAA Fisheries is working to ensure a bright future for the seafood community.
October 15, 2024 - Leadership Message ,
National
Fisherman offloading catch at dock. A fisherman unloading their catch at dock. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries Releases National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan

The plan outlines actions we can take to enhance industry resilience and competitiveness in the face of climate change and other stressors.
October 01, 2024 - Feature Story ,
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Seafood on ice Seafood on ice for display. Credit: Shutterstock

Celebrate National Seafood Month

The United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood for both wild-caught and farmed species. Join us for National Seafood Month 2024 to discover the stories behind the seafood you love.
October 01, 2024 - Feature Story ,
National
Mandala of seafood including fish, lobsters, oysters

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