This section provides links to documents containing both industry-driven and government mandated Best Management Practices, including guides for starting a farm. This list provides examples of some prominent BMP documents, but is by no means an…
To help foster responsible aquaculture and seafood security in the U.S., NOAA Fisheries is supporting aquaculture pilot projects through the nation's Interstate Marine Fisheries Commission.
The National Aquatic Animal Health Plan (NAAHP) was developed in response to the growing need for a coordinated government effort to ensure aquatic animal health.
NOAA Fisheries and partners produced models to assess risk and develop management approaches and regulations that balance aquaculture industry needs with protecting wild stocks.