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Alaska Mariculture Cluster Wins Regional Challenge Grant for Aquaculture

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration issues awards for impactful economic development initiatives.
October 19, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
National
Two aquaculture workers pull a line of kelp out of the water and into their boat, on Seagrove Kelp Co's farm site. Buoy markers are present on the water's surface. Alaska mariculture in practice - seaweed farming in Doyle Bay, Alaska with Seagrove Kelp Co. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

BlueTrace Wins NOAA Small Business Innovation Research Grant

BlueTrace pioneers digital shellfish tagging and tracking.
October 07, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
National
A shellfish grower holding a BlueTrace printer and oyster label in one hand, and a smartphone in the other hand. Shellfish grower with BlueTrace mobile printer and custom tag. Credit: BlueTrace

Ensuring a Future for Seafood in a Changing Ocean: Part 2

Across the country, resource managers and communities are working to build a resilient seafood future.
October 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
An aquaculture worker on a boat pulls long dropper ropes of sea kelp from the water. Zero-input crops such as the sea kelp seen here can provide ecosystem services and economic benefits to coastal communities. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Ensuring a Future for Seafood in a Changing Ocean: Part 1

NOAA Fisheries supplies critical data and innovative tools to help resource managers and communities navigate climate change.
October 05, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
1280x800-seafood-on-ice-shutterstock-90334042.jpg Photo credit: Shutterstock.

Sustainable Pacific Oyster Farming

Pacific oysters are a smart seafood choice because they are sustainably grown and harvested under state and federal regulations.
October 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
Pacific oysters on the half shell at Kodiak Ocean Bounty. Credit: Erik Obrien. Pacific oysters on the half shell at Kodiak Ocean Bounty. Credit: Erik Obrien.

Chefs and Farmers Partner with NOAA to Tell the Story of Seafood

Chefs are opening new channels of communication to increase our understanding of fresh seafood and cultivate food security.
October 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Neatly plated tuna crudo, halibut ceviche tacos, and eastern oysters, served at Row 34 restaurant. Dinner at Row 34: Tuna crudo with black garlic aioli, ginger, and crispy shallots (left), Halibut ceviche tacos with mango, cucumber lime, and avocado mousse (right), and locally farmed Eastern oysters. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/Brianna Shaughnessy

Aquaculture: Policy and Possibilities

Aquaculture—or farmed seafood—is important for nutrition, for local jobs, for climate-ready food systems, and for collaboration between wild capture and aquaculture to put U.S. seafood back on U.S. plates. 
September 29, 2022 - Podcast ,
National
Man checks on oyster bed at Wellfleet Oyster Farm Wellfleet Massachusetts Oyster Farm. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Adriane Michaelis

Hawaiian Fishpond Kicks Off State’s First Sea Cucumber Aquaculture

NOAA-supported project finds an environmentally restorative export product in Hawaiian sea cucumbers.
September 27, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Dark reddish sea cucumber with spikes held be someone's hand. This sea cucumber, called namako in Japanese cuisine, could help revitalize and provide a revenue source for Hawaiian fishponds. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Joseph Bennington-Castro

Aquaculture Week 2022

Join us for Aquaculture Week to learn how marine aquaculture—or farmed seafood—is vital for supporting our nation’s seafood production and year-round jobs, enhancing coastal resilience, and more.
September 26, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
The indigenous plant and ground cover, ʻākulikuli The indigenous plant and ground cover, ʻākulikuli, is also a popular ingredient in salads. Credit: Kauaʻi Sea Farms

Aquaculture Growers: Farming Seafood from Tide to Table

Get to know aquaculture growers from all over the United States, and try a new recipe from each farm.
September 26, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Mercenaria Mercenaria (hard shell clams) that were grown in the Nomilo Fishpond. Aquacultured hard shell clams. Credit: Kauaʻi Sea Farms