The US Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which regulates the country's fishing industry, has released national sustainable marine aquaculture policies to meet the growing demand for healthy seafood, to 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 a huge trade deficit in seafood.
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said: “Our current trade deficit in seafood is approximately US$9 billion. 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.
“Sustainable domestic aquaculture can help us meet the increasing demand for seafood and create jobs in our coastal communities,” said Jane Lubchenco, PhD, under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator.
This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed magazine from Perendale Publishers
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