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Estuarine Engineers
Burrowing shrimp are more than just good bait for sturgeon and salmon or a nuisance to oyster farmers.They are actually a key part of their environments, and their loss could result in serious ecological consequences. To better understand how to manage th
Northern Quahog
Northern quahog, also known as hard clams, belong to the shellfish family and are bivalve mollusks, like mussels, scallops, and oysters. Learn more about farmed and wild hard clams.
National Shellfish Initiative
NOAA established the National Shellfish Initiative in partnership with shellfish farmers and shellfish restoration organizations with the goal to increase populations of bivalve shellfish in our nation’s coastal waters—including oysters, clams, and mussel
Helpful Holiday Seafood Tips From Industry Partners
We invited some of our fishing industry partners in the Northeast to share their best tips for buying and cooking locally available seafood during the holidays.
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.
Milford Lab's GoPro Aquaculture Project
This project uses GoPro camera footage to understand interactions between shellfish aquaculture gear and wild fish communities.
Shellfish Aquaculture for Enhancement and Restoration on the West Coast
Aquaculture is used to enhance shellfish in the Pacific Northwest by the outplanting of shellfish seed.
Fun Facts About Intriguing Invertebrates
Fascinating facts about invertebrate species like crabs, shrimp, and shellfish. Lobsters are so interesting they have their own page!
International Collaboration Sheds Light on Ocean Acidification’s Impact on Shellfish
NOAA Fisheries' lab in Milford CT is known for its long-standing international research relationships, and is currently hosting post-doctoral researchers from Brazil to China, not to mention France, which is where Emilien Pousse hails from.
Aquaculture Grower Profiles
Marine aquaculture is an important industry. In many fishing and coastal communities, aquaculture creates year-round jobs that support resilient working waterfronts and economic development.
The Milford Method: NOAA Fisheries’ Role in Shellfish Aquaculture
In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people and activities that helped build our foundations. From a small lab on the shore of Long Island Sound, a mighty aquaculture revolution began.
Announcing Kenneth K. Chew Center for Shellfish Research and Restoration
New shellfish hatchery opened to help restore shellfish nationwide
Progress on Efforts to Engage Recreational Anglers and Restore Habitat
Check in on the progress of habitat restoration projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alaska.
6 Cool Northeast Aquaculture Science Collaborations to Follow
Six aquaculture collaborations and partnerships helping to solve tomorrow’s aquaculture challenges like disease, ocean acidification, and climate change.
New Projects to Engage Recreational Anglers and Restore Habitat
More than $120,000 will support habitat restoration projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alaska.