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Aquaculture Grower Profiles

Marine aquaculture is an important industry with economic, environmental, and social benefits. In the U.S. farming of fish, shellfish, and seaweeds is providing sustainable seafood and helping build resilience in a changing environment.
November 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
On a foggy day at low tide, oyster bags are above the water's surface as a Hog Island boat passes by.

Tide to Table Profiles: Hog Island Oyster Co.

Hog Island Oyster Co. is a shellfish grower located in Marshall, California.
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
An Oyster Farmer on the Hog Island Oyster Company's farm, standing near the long lines in the Tomales Bay that hold the Seapa Oyster baskets in place. An oyster farmer oversees the rack-and-bag system; long cables that hold submerged oyster baskets in place. Credit: Hog Island Oyster Co.

Swap In Surf for Turf to Add More Seafood to Your Diet

For a healthier diet, substitute seafood for the conventional proteins in classic American fare.
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Salmon and egg breakfast tacos. Salmon and egg breakfast tacos are a delicious seafood swap for any time of day! Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood.

Tide to Table Profiles: Two Docks Shellfish

Two Docks Shellfish is an oyster and clam grower located in Bradenton, Florida.
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Numerous baskets full of harvested clams from Two Docks Shellfish. In a typical harvest during the high season, Two Docks Shellfish gathers more than 40,000 clams. Credit: Two Docks Shellfish.

Tide to Table Profiles: Swinomish Shellfish Company

The Swinomish Shellfish Company is an oyster grower located on Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, Washington.
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story
A hand holds an oyster on the half shell up in front of a sunset. The Swinomish people have harvested oysters in the Skagit Bay for thousands of years. Credit: Swinomish Shellfish Company.

Tide to Table Profiles: Blue Ocean Mariculture

Blue Ocean Mariculture is a finfish grower located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
A school of farmed Kanpachi swimming off the coast of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana) is in the same family as yellowtail and is prized by chefs. The species is marked by a dark blue-green upper body with a lavender-tinted belly and elongated fins. Credit: Blue Ocean Mariculture.

Tide to Table Profiles: Atlantic Sea Farms

Atlantic Sea Farms is a maker of seaweed specialty products located in Saco, Maine.
October 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A smiling Atlantic Sea Farms employee stands on a dock while holding up a jar of 'Atlantic Sea Farms Fermented Seaweed Salad.' Atlantic Sea Farms specializes in specialty kelp products such as fermented seaweed salad (pictured), kelp smoothie cubes, kelp sauerkraut, kelp kimchi, and more. Credit: Atlantic Sea Farms.

Fishing for Sport and Seafood

All seafood is local when you catch it yourself.
October 20, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
An angler hooks a dolphinfish off the coast of Florida. Photo by Ian VanMoorhe of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. An angler hooks a dolphinfish off the coast of Florida. Photo by Ian VanMoorhe of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, entered into the 2020 NOAA photo contest.

7 Ways to Celebrate National Seafood Month

When it comes to sustainable seafood, we have a lot to celebrate in the United States.
October 13, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Shrimp, scallop, and fish dish Shrimp, scallops, mussels, and white fish. Photo credit: iStock

Buy Local: Building Our Local Seafood Economies and Promoting Local Seafood

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit provides her perspective on National Seafood Month and the critical role the U.S. seafood sector plays in our lives and the economy.
October 04, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
National
Six grilled Hog Island oysters drizzled in barbecue chipotle butter, on a serving dish with two small forks. Grilled oysters with BBQ chipotle butter. Credit: Hog Island Oyster Co.