Riverence: ‘Aquaculture is Essential’

Dr. Jesse Trushenski (Director of Science for Riverence) shares why Aquaculture is Essential.

Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) Hosts Fly-In to Advocate for Legislation to Support the Expansion of U.S. Offshore Aquaculture

As demand for sustainable protein rises, aquaculture, which is one of the most sustainable forms of protein production today, has become the fastest growing food production sector globally – producing half of the seafood consumed worldwide. But inefficient federal permitting processes and a lack of regulatory certainty in the U.S. has hindered growth of America’s aquaculture industry. As a result, the U.S. ranks only 17th in aquaculture production with the U.S. aquaculture market valued at $1.5 billion – only 0.6% of the $263 billion global aquaculture market. The U.S. imports up to 80% of its seafood – mainly from Asia and Europe.

$6.2 Million in Funding Available Through NCDA&CS to Bolster the Food Supply Chain

These grants will better position produce, dairy products, eggs, aquaculture and value-added products produced in our state to improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency including additional opportunities for profitability. 

Government of Canada Invests in Clean Technology for Fisheries and Aquaculture Industries

March 5, 2024 Government of Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to promoting the use of clean technologies as a key strategy to safeguard the environment and foster economic growth. Canadian fisheries and aquaculture businesses grow stronger with investments in clean solutions to improve their environmental performance.

Global Aquaculture Update 1H 2024: The New Normal

January 22, 2024 Rabobank

The salmon industry will again be the most profitable aquaculture sector in 1H 2024. High prices, albeit slightly less high than in 1H 2023, will combine with marginally lower feed costs and lower biological costs to support strong farmer profitability.