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Editor's Note 
 
It's been an eventful year for NOAA Fisheries. It has helped with the development of the growing Alaskan aquaculture industry. We've reported on some of its accomplishments.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
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NOAA Fisheries releases 2024 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report

NOAA Fisheries has released its 2024 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report, highlighting some of its key aquaculture project highlights. In 2024, the NOAA Alaska Regional Office and the Alaska Fisheries Science Center continued supporting Alaska’s aquaculture industry.


California state bans octopus farming with OCTO Act

The State of California has signed into law the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act (A.B. 3162) the prohibition of octopus farming on land and water and the sale of farmed octopuses in the state. Research has shown that octopuses have significant cognitive abilities and can learn new skills, navigate complex mazes, are known escape artists, and even use tools.


Aquasend’s miniDOT Clear Logger effective in hydroponics and aquaculture

Aquasend, a water quality monitoring company, said a large-scale hydroponics and small-scale aquaculture farmer used its miniDOT Clear Logger and reported accurate and economical continuous monitoring.


 
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InWater’s InMotion Live Fish Transports: Safe fish, Happy Drivers

InWater’s Live Fish Transport monitoring system keeps fish safe by maintaining optimal oxygen levels during transport. Drivers can focus on reaching their destination without needing to stop frequently to adjust the oxygen.

Ask about the range of options, from a monitoring display in the truck cab to automatic oxygen control with wireless viewing on a tablet.
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Christian Chramer: Promoting world-class salmon farming in Norway

Christian Kramer, the CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council, provides an overview of the organization, which is funded by a levy on Norwegian seafood exports and works to promote the country’s seafood globally. He talks about the importance of salmon farming to Norway’s economy and coastal communities, as well as the industry’s efforts to address public perception and sustainability challenges. » Read More...
 
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Hope floats for sustainable aquaculture in docuseries

Martha Stewart may be a household name but it’s not typically associated with aquaculture. This may soon change with the launch of a new documentary series that puts the spotlight on some of the world’s innovators in sustainable seafood harvesting and production. » Read More...
 
 
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Tilapia in Intensive Co-culture

Intensive tilapia co-culture is the commercial production of various species of tilapia in conjunction with one or more other marketable species.

This book will be of great use and interest to researchers, producers, investors and policy makers considering tilapia co-culture in terms of environmental and economic sustainability.
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Oysters 
 

The oyster effect

Before they show up on tables raw, fried, roasted, or stewed, oysters clean the water where they grow. Their cages attract fish and provide habitat. Now some of these valuable ecosystem services can be easily and reliably quantified through a new tool that will help regulators make science-based decisions about if and where to issue farm permits. » Read More...

Worth the wait

“The small and tasty West Coast Kumamotos are always popular for two reasons,” says Steve Sancimino, owner of the Swan Oyster Depot in San Francisco. “They are creamy with a briny flavor and customers love the small size.” Not to mention the very deep cup that holds its juices. » Read More...

 
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Events 
 

Aquaculture Vietnam 2024

Oct. 9-11, 2024
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Responsible Seafood Summit 2024

Oct. 21-24, 2024
St. Andrews, Scotland
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