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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Aquaculture

A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce can enhance innovation in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
February 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,

#ShowUsYourSeafood Challenge: Results Are In!

Staff at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center participated in a #ShowUsYourSeafood Challenge to help support NOAA Fisheries’ #EatSeafoodAmerica campaign. The competition was fierce. Judging was tough. These seven dishes rose above the rest.
December 28, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Graphic of seven winning dishes in the NEFSC Show Us Your Seafood Challenge

Seriously Useful Seafood Tips: Shellfish and Other Farmed Seafood

Farmed seafood is vital to our nation’s food production and security. For some, it can be intimidating to cook farmed seafood. We asked eight of our region’s stakeholders and industry partners to share their best tips to empower home cooks.
December 15, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Northeast Fisheries Science Center shellfish and farmed seafood stakeholders and industry partners graphic

NOAA Fisheries Science Helps Maine’s Pioneering Sea Scallop Farmers

Enterprising fishermen have been developing sea scallop aquaculture in Maine with technology adapted from Japan. Recently, NOAA Fisheries scientists conducted a study to help with site selection.
November 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
A whole shucked scallop is held in a person's hands.

Seafood Lovers Showed Us Their Seafood

U.S. farmed and wild seafood is a smart choice for healthy people, a healthy economy, and a healthy planet.
Photo of Jonah crab on toast Jonah crab on toast. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Heather Soulen.

The Future of Fish Feed May Lie in Insects, Mold, and Algae

Innovations in recent decades have reduced the amount of fish products in aquaculture feed. New research could replace them altogether.
October 26, 2020 - Feature Story ,
aquaculture sablefish nwfsc.png Aquaculture sablefish. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

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.
October 23, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Two employees use rakes to clean algae off of oyster bags. Farmers cleaning oyster bags. Clean bags allow more water to get through for the shellfish to filter feed.

Savoring Seafood

Learn how the United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood—both wild-caught and farmed.
Shrimp, scallop, and fish dish Shrimp, scallop, and fish dish. Credit: iStock

Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth

Responsible aquaculture fits the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations.
September 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Cherrystone oysters in buckets. One worker in gloved hands is carrying an additional bucket. Using sustainable aquaculture to increase our fresh seafood supply can boost the ecosystem and the economy. Credit: NOAA Sea Grant