The agency\u2019s Aquaculture Technology Transfer Initiative will foster public-private partnerships on regional projects that showcase innovative sustainable practices, jump start private sector investments, and create employment opportunities in coastal communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAquaculture is a critical component to meeting increasing global demand for seafood,\u201d said Dr Jane Lubchenco. \u201cJob 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
In June, the Department of Commerce and NOAA released national policies that support sustainable marine aquaculture in the United States. Americans import about 84% of their seafood, half of which is from aquaculture. The US trade deficit in seafood currently exceeds $10 billion and continues to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cAquaculture can be a significant contributor to a \u2018blue-green\u2019 economy that both contributes to and benefits from healthy oceans and coasts,\u201d Dr Lubchenco said.<\/p>\n
As part of this initiative, NOAA will work with its partners in the private sector, academia, government and communities to advance technology, monitor performance indicators, and showcase best practices and market-based standards. The initiative will be implemented with the active involvement of NOAA\u2019s regional offices and science centres, Sea Grant Extension, and other federal, state, local and non-governmental partners. Jointly, NOAA and its partners willidentify and pursue projects that promote sustainable domestic marine aquaculture. American expertise and innovation has played a significant role in the development of aquaculture in foreign countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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