Unsupported Browser Detected

Internet Explorer lacks support for the features of this website. For the best experience, please use a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

Notice:

The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

*Please note: Some content on this site may be updated as limited tasks may continue.

Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Identification of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. Federal Waters of the Gulf of America

September 18, 2025

NOAA Fisheries is publishing a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement in support of the identification of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. federal waters of the Gulf of America.

File/Document
Document |
Southeast

NOAA Fisheries announces the availability of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (FPEIS) for the Identification of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. Federal Waters of the Gulf of Aquaculture. The FPEIS evaluates the potential adverse and beneficial impacts of identifying one or more Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in U.S. federal waters of the Gulf of America (Gulf) and the potential impacts associated with siting future commercial aquaculture operations in those locations. (PDF 452 pages)

Last updated by Southeast Regional Office on 09/19/2025