Jun 25, 2020 · Marine aquaculture is playing an increasingly important role for the planet as a food and potential energy source, especially as arable land and freshwater become increasingly scarce. Not only is aquaculture the most rapidly expanding sector of food production, it is one of the most resource-efficient ways to produce protein, according to NOAA ...

Dec 3, 2019 · “Aquaculture businesses haven’t seen the effects yet, but the industry is vulnerable and could be at risk in the future.” Ocean acidification stems from a variety of factors, including rising CO 2 levels in the atmosphere and ocean, nutrient pollution from septic systems, wastewater treatment plants and fertilizer use, and freshwater ...

Sep 21, 2004 · Aquaculture, or fish farming, is changing how we think about one of our main sources of protein. With many fish stocks shrinking due to overfishing or environmental degradation, aquaculture holds the promise of more reliable and more sustainable seafood production. The economic and social benefits could be significant for both…

Aug 10, 2021 · Aquaculture already supplies more than half of the world’s seafood consumed by humans, with seaweed totaling 27% of annual global aquaculture tonnage. WHOI’s Scott Lindell, a research specialist in aquaculture technology, leads the research project to develop seaweed strains for commercial uses. The project will test the performance of ...

Sep 21, 2011 · Wild fisheries are declining, as 80 percent of assessed fish species are fully or over-exploited, while aquaculture is increasing globally as a source of seafood production, according to the United Nations Food and Aquaculture Organization. (Stefania Vannuccini, Fishery Statistician, FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics and Information Service)

pollution, then aquaculture production may not be contributing to overall economic sustainability. U.S. marine aquaculture may expand in the future through increased offshore and nearshore production of finfish and mol-lusks, and through land-based production of certain finfish and crustaceans. U.S. aqua-culture production has grown by an average

Aquaculture. He has over 25 years experience in aquaculture worldwide and has published numerous articles in aquaculture science and technology. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he carries out R&D and technology transfer projects for the develop-ment of sustainable marine hatchery and off-shore growout initiatives. He has extensive

Aug 3, 2005 · marine aquaculture operations, demonstrations, and research, through public-private partnerships. (3) Establish a permitting process for aquaculture in the Exclusive Economic Zone to encourage private investment in aquaculture operations, demonstrations, and research. (4) Promote research and development in marine aquaculture science, technology,

May 25, 2007 · Aquaculture—the farming of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants—accounts for nearly half of all seafood consumed in the world today. The industry is growing rapidly as wild fish stocks decline. The federal government has proposed a fivefold increase in …

Aquaculture now is recognized as the only viable means of increasing the supply of protein from seafood. As the aquaculture industry grows, however, it is confronted with concerns about its “sustainability.” In particular, many different types of private aquaculture production operations have been criticized