NOAA Sea Grant invests $1m in US aquaculture research

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant has committed $1m to enhance economic and marketing research in the US aquaculture industry. The funding aims to address significant gaps in current economic data, offering more nuanced insights that reflect regional variations. Allocated to various institutions, including Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the project will support the development of the Aquaculture Economics and Markets Collaborative. The initiative will provide vital information and resources to aquaculture producers across the US, improving business planning and promoting sustainable industry growth. (The Fish Site)