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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is proceeding with a Statewide Activity Approval permitting process that would enable the start-up of limited commercial shellfish aquaculture in Delaware’s Inland Bays by authorizing the permitting of activities in specifically-designated … Continued
The Responsible Aquaculture Foundation (RAF) has developed four online educational modules to help the global shrimp-farming industry better manage early mortality syndrome (EMS). The modules are now available for public consumption. Organized within a course called “Managing Early Mortality Syndrome … Continued
Depending on the availability of funds, NOAA Sea Grant expects to have up to $3,000,000 available for a national competition to fund new FY 2016 aquaculture research projects. The grants are part of a U.S. plan to support the development … Continued
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASFMC) American Eel Management Board recently approved North Carolina’s Aquaculture Plan for 2016, allowing up to 200 pounds of glass eels to be harvested for aquaculture purposes. North Carolina’s plan is the first to … Continued
2016 Washington Sea Grant Conference for Shellfish Growers March 7-8, 2016 Alderbrook Resort & Spa Union, Washington The annual Washington Sea Grant Conference for Shellfish Growers brings together representatives from the shellfish industry, government and academia. This year, the conference … Continued
2016 North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference February 12-13, 2016 DoubleTree by Hilton – New Bern Riverfront 100 Middle Street New Bern, NC 28560 (252) 638-3585 The 2016 North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference will bring together the general public, current … Continued