Jun 25, 2020 · Marine aquaculture is playing an increasingly important role for the planet as a food and potential energy source, especially as arable land and freshwater become increasingly scarce. Not only is aquaculture the most rapidly expanding sector of food production, it is one of the most resource-efficient ways to produce protein, according to NOAA ...

Dec 3, 2019 · “Aquaculture businesses haven’t seen the effects yet, but the industry is vulnerable and could be at risk in the future.” Ocean acidification stems from a variety of factors, including rising CO 2 levels in the atmosphere and ocean, nutrient pollution from septic systems, wastewater treatment plants and fertilizer use, and freshwater ...

Sep 21, 2011 · Wild fisheries are declining, as 80 percent of assessed fish species are fully or over-exploited, while aquaculture is increasing globally as a source of seafood production, according to the United Nations Food and Aquaculture Organization. (Stefania Vannuccini, Fishery Statistician, FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics and Information Service)

Aug 10, 2021 · Aquaculture already supplies more than half of the world’s seafood consumed by humans, with seaweed totaling 27% of annual global aquaculture tonnage. WHOI’s Scott Lindell, a research specialist in aquaculture technology, leads the research project to develop seaweed strains for commercial uses. The project will test the performance of ...

Oct 31, 2017 · Two new grants to the Woods Hole Sea Grant program totaling more than $650,000 are part of a national strategic investment in aquaculture and will support research aimed at expanding aquaculture production in Massachusetts.

Aquaculture. He has over 25 years experience in aquaculture worldwide and has published numerous articles in aquaculture science and technology. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he carries out R&D and technology transfer projects for the develop-ment of sustainable marine hatchery and off-shore growout initiatives. He has extensive

Shellfish aquaculture in the coastal waters of East Africa holds great potential to provide a stable, healthy source of protein and as well as new economic opportunities for entire communities, so long as up-to-date knowledge and equipment are available.

Aug 3, 2005 · marine aquaculture operations, demonstrations, and research, through public-private partnerships. (3) Establish a permitting process for aquaculture in the Exclusive Economic Zone to encourage private investment in aquaculture operations, demonstrations, and research. (4) Promote research and development in marine aquaculture science, technology,

Dec 22, 2004 · A project is currently underway at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to examine the feasibility of using shellfish aquaculture to reduce nutrients in the coastal ocean. The experimental shore-based aquaculture system at the National Center for Mariculture in Eilat, Israel, uses shellfish to absorb excess nutrients excreted by fish.

Current farming and fishing practices are having devastating impacts on our climate and environment. Scott Lindell, research specialist at The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, reveals how marine aquaculture can sustainably feed the world’s growing population. Learn more about aquaculture here.