Responsibility
Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ measures below average this year
NOAA said that this year's Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” is smaller than expected, with low river discharge identified as a contributing factor.
Fisheries
Which fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic are most vulnerable to climate change?
Certain fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic may be more vulnerable or resilient to climate change than others.
Intelligence
After long delays, U.S. EPA issues offshore aquaculture permit in Gulf of Mexico
As its offshore aquaculture project obtains a key permit for a demonstration-scale farm off the coast of Florida, Ocean Era CEO criticizes permitting process.
Intelligence
Innovasea helps secure grant to repurpose defunct Gulf of Mexico oil rig
U.S. offshore aquaculture technology company says a $100,000 federal grant will go toward repurposing a defunct oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Innovation & Investment
Offshore aquaculture inches closer to reality in the Gulf of Mexico
New U.S. policies for offshore aquaculture permitting will soon be put to the test in the Gulf of Mexico. With imported products dominating the U.S. seafood landscape, some argue the time has come for the industry to take a leap forward.
Innovation & Investment
Opinion: Stop offshoring offshore aquaculture
Something must change if the U.S. government hopes to encourage rather than discourage aquaculture, particularly in federal “offshore” waters. Neil Sims says it’s time to stop exporting knowledge, innovation and investment.
Responsibility
Offshore aquaculture, a promising yet vexing venture
The challenges of farming fish in U.S. federal waters were the focus of a panel discussion at the SeaWeb Seafood Summit in Malta. Despite recent policy updates, U.S. aquaculture chiefs oversee an industry with high barriers for entry.