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America is hooked on seafood imports. We need to expand aquaculture in federal waters

It is becoming increasingly clear that the blue food economy, led by scientists around the world, will have an essential role to play in the shift to healthy and sustainable food systems. Blue foods include more than 2,500 species of aquatic animals and plants consumed around the world, including oysters, lobster, salmon, and seaweed.

Our nation’s seafood supply continues to be affected by climate change. Some species, including wild salmon, are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. It’s never been more important that we have alternative ways to produce healthy protein. Yet, there is no clear permitting process or national standards for U.S. marine aquaculture in federal waters…

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