Viewpoint: Farm Bill updates from the National Aquaculture Association
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Editor's Note 
 
In this newsletter, we have an article on a new study that has found the right location for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the U.S. This is an important subject matter because the result could guide responsible growth in the industry.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
THIS WEEK 
 

Study maps best site for sustainable offshore aquaculture

Cornell University researchers have found an optimal location to site an offshore aquaculture farm powered by waves.


Onda study shows MycoFence boosts disease resistance in salmon

New research from Onda shows that the feed ingredient, MycoFence®, can boost survival rates of Atlantic salmon infected with Tenacibaculum maritimum and Moritella viscosa.


NOAA releases updated National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan

NOAA Fisheries has published an updated National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan. The National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan focuses on the commercial fisheries and aquaculture components of NOAA Fisheries’ work to sustainably manage marine fisheries and produce seafood responsibly. 


 
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Viewpoint: Farm Bill updates from the National Aquaculture Association

For over 33 years, the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) has been the unifying voice of the United States’ aquaculture sector. NAA remains committed to the growth and success of all American aquaculture farms through collaborations with state and federal governments that foster a positive business climate and cost-effective regulations that ensure environmental stewardship. » Read More...
 
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From the Editor: Elephant in the room

I’ve tried many times to write this column in a way that told the truth about the reality that many in the U.S. sector are facing right now. But at the same time, I refuse to risk the individuals who are directly affected. More than a week ago now, I attended the triennial Aquaculture 2025 meeting (March 6-10) in New Orleans, La. » Read More...
 
 
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Sustainability 
 

Growing pains for California kelp

Kelp farming is gaining popularity in the State of California, but the permitting process remains water-logged. Kelp aquaculture can contribute to climate change resilience and help mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing ocean acidification and carbon sequestration. » Read more

Nova Scotia’s Sustainable Blue becomes a model for clean RAS

When Sustainable Blue CEO Kirk Havercroft drives home from the company’s facility in Nova Scotia, just a half mile (800 meters) from the Bay of Fundy’s Minas Basin, he passes cow pastures, a red-roofed community center, barns and siloes, feed mills, farm stands that sell blueberries and corn in season, vineyards, and white farm houses. » Read more

 
MORE HEADLINES 
 

New fisheries minister, Joanne Thompson, sworn in under Mark Carney

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Oregon considers net pen farming ban amid environmental concerns

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Regulatory burden costs U.S. aquaculture $807M yearly, study finds

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Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association welcomes new leader

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Aquaculture 2025: BRF Ingredients, Symrise win Top F3 krill replacement prize

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Events 
 

42nd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference

April 29-May 2, 2025
Santa Cruz, California
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International Seaweed Symposium 2025

May 4-9, 2025
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Marine Finfish Aquaculture Summit

May 21-22, 2025
Fort Pierce, FL, USA
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