Alaska Mariculture Workshop Summary Report
Summary of a multi-day aquaculture workshop with more than 60 mariculture development stakeholders…
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U.S. farmed blue mussels are a smart seafood choice because they are sustainably grown and harvested under U.S. state and federal regulations.
Mussels provide net environmental benefits by removing excess nutrients and improving water quality.
Growing mussels requires no feed – they filter phytoplankton directly from the water column.
Mussels can be grown in tidal areas or the open ocean. They can be grown directly on the beach bottom or suspended in the water column.
Shellfish toxins and bacteria occur naturally in the environment and can cause food-borne illnesses. State and federal regulations require monitoring of farmed mussels to ensure they are safe to eat.
Blue mussels are subject to commercial use and intensive aquaculture.
Summary of a multi-day aquaculture workshop with more than 60 mariculture development stakeholders…