Aquaculture

Offshore aquaculture zones identified to supercharge US seafood supply

NOAA identified 13 Aquaculture Opportunity Areas totaling more than 21,000 acres in US federal waters.

NOAA is looking to boost US seafood production with offshore aquaculture.
NOAA is looking to boost US seafood production with offshore aquaculture.Photo: NOAA
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Published 22 September 2025, 19:07Updated 24 September 2025, 09:06
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