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Mission

The mission of the Office of Aquaculture is to foster marine aquaculture that creates employment and business opportunities in coastal communities; provides safe, sustainable seafood; and supports healthy ocean populations and ecosystems.

Aquaculture is one of a range of technologies needed to meet increasing global demand for seafood, support commercial and recreational fisheries, and restore species and marine habitat.

Fisheries Home » Aquaculture

Welcome to the Office of Aquaculture

  • Meet Bill Dewey - Shellfish Farmer

    Meet Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish Farms in Shelton, Washington and take a look at the unique role that aquaculture plays in the local culture and economy. Read More . . .

  • Aquaculture breeds hope for white abalone

    Aug 27: Scientists use aquaculture techniques to restore populations of endangered white abalone Read More . . .

  • Aquaculture relies on ESP

    Aug 8: NOAA scientists use advanced technology to predict harmful algal blooms and provide warnings to aquaculture and other businesses. Read More . . .

  • Farming Mussels for the Future

    Aug 6: NOAA Fisheries provided a grant earlier this year to support a mussel farm in federal waters off the coast of Massachusetts to engage local fishermen in aquaculture. Read More . . .

  • NOAA Fisheries Leadership Message

    Aug 21: Fostering marine aquaculture supplies safe seafood, supports domestic wild fisheries, preserves and rebuilds imperiled species, and restores marine habitat. Read More . . .