Joint national aquaculture policies released

The US Department of Commerce and NOAA have announced the release of their national sustainable marine aquaculture policies that aim to meet the growing demand for healthy seafood, create jobs in coastal communities and restore vital ecosystems. Foreign aquaculture accounts for about half of the 84 percent of seafood imported by the US, contributing to the US$9 billion (€6.2 billion) trade deficit in seafood.

“Our current trade deficit in seafood is approximately US$9 billion (€6.2 billion),” Commerce Secretary, Gary Locke, said. “Encouraging and developing the US aquaculture industry will result in economic growth and create jobs at home, support exports to global markets, and spur new innovations in technology to support the industry.” Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers