Courtesy of NAA:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program (NSGCP) has released a ten year aquaculture planning document. For nearly 50 years, Sea Grant has invested in the development of sustainable marine and Great Lakes aquaculture businesses. For example, a $26-million investment in aquaculture research and technology transfer from 2012-2015 led to an economic impact of $200 million and included the creation or retention of 8,000 jobs.
Sea Grant will likely be investing $50 to $100 million in aquaculture research and technology transfer over the next 10 years. A clear vision will help guide strategic investments to support and expand the aquaculture industry.
In March 2015, the Sea Grant Association established a committee to develop a 10-year vision for aquaculture investments by NOAA’s NSGCP. The purpose of this 10-year vision is to (1) determine Sea Grant’s most appropriate roles over the next 10 years, and (2) identify priority research and outreach strategies leading to sustainable economic development, environmental conservation and social well-being. The strategies are: Commerce, Permitting and Policies, Current and Emerging Species, Production Systems, and Seafood Safety and Quality.
To read or download the 10 Year NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Vision, please click here.
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