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Ravenna Ukeles Helped Write the Recipe for Successful Shellfish Aquaculture

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people who helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Meet Ravenna Ukeles, a pioneer in algal culture and key figure in devising the “Milford Method.”

October 07, 2021 - Feature Story ,

New England/Mid-Atlantic

Black and white image. Table holding 14 large, bottle-like glass containers called carboys, one next to the other in two rows.

System designed by Ravenna Ukeles for raising sterile algal cultures in large glass containers called “carboys.” The top of each culture container was wrapped and closed to keep the algae sterile, and the attached hoses allowed nutrients to be added or algae to be removed. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Milford Laboratory Historical Photo Collection

Buy Local: Building Our Local Seafood Economies and Promoting Local Seafood

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit provides her perspective on National Seafood Month and the critical role the U.S. seafood sector plays in our lives and the economy.

October 04, 2021 - Leadership Message ,

National

Six grilled Hog Island oysters drizzled in barbecue chipotle butter, on a serving dish with two small forks.

Grilled oysters with BBQ chipotle butter. Credit: Hog Island Oyster Co.

Celebrate National Seafood Month 2021

The United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood for both wild-caught and farmed species. Join us for National Seafood Month and get inspired by savory seafood along the way.

October 01, 2021 - Feature Story ,

National

A table with a variety of fish and shellfish dishes

Table full of fish and shellfish dishes. Credit: iStock.

Office of Aquaculture Updates State Aquaculture Regulatory Inventory Resources

Aquaculture permitting reports document seaweed, finfish, and shellfish regulations in state waters.

September 30, 2021 - Feature Story ,

National

A collage showing photos of seaweed, finfish, and shellfish aquaculture.

Queen Conch Aquaculture Partnership in Puerto Rico Supported by NOAA Fisheries Grant

A first of its kind partnership is restoring queen conch and building opportunities for community involvement in species restoration.

September 29, 2021 - Feature Story ,

National

Three queen conch researchers working inside the Naguabo Queen Conch Hatchery in Puerto Rico

Inside Naguabo Queen Conch Hatchery in Puerto Rico. From left to right – Victoria Cassar, Hatchery Manager; Raimundo Espinoza, Executive Director, Conservación ConCiencia and Co-PI on SK NOAA grant; Megan Davis, Research Professor, Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and PI on SK NOAA grant.

Join NOAA Fisheries and Our Partners to Celebrate Aquaculture Week

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit provides her perspective on advancing sustainable aquaculture in the U.S.

September 27, 2021 - Leadership Message ,

National

A researcher travels to deploy underwater video cameras to assess the ecological role and potential habitat benefits of a shellfish farm in Washington State.

NOAA-Supported Aquaculture Projects Seek to Build Hawaiʻi Seafood Sustainability

Aquaculture projects with Hawaiian sea cucumbers and goatfish could benefit ancient fishponds and commercial aquaculture operators.

September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Pacific Islands

One white goatgish and three red kumu fish swimming.

White saddle goatfish / kumu (Parupeneus porphyreus) at Kure Atoll in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Credit: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries/James Watt

Celebrate Aquaculture Week 2021

Join us for Aquaculture Week 2021. Marine aquaculture is vital for supporting our nation’s seafood production, year-round jobs, rebuilding protected species and habitats, and enhancing coastal resilience.

September 27, 2021 - Feature Story ,

National