US all set to open up large area's of coast to fish farming

In an effort to reduce its huge seafood import bill the United States is preparing to open up large area's of the coast to fish farming. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have announced the new aquaculture initiative to help combat their growing sea food import costs. The proposed initiative will it is hoped foster public and private partnerships on regional projects that helps foster innovative sustainable practices.

It is also hopes that from these initiative jobs will be created in the coastal communities. NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco said: "Aquaculture is a critical component to meeting increasing global demand for seafood, job creation is a major focus of this administration. This initiative provides an opportunity to support innovation and growth in the private aquaculture sector, resulting in a healthy, local seafood supply and job growth at our working waterfronts.” Read more ...

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