US Virgin Islands Seeks Federal Support for Aquaculture Development Through Farm Bill Amendment

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) has secured language in the House version of the Farm Bill directing USDA to conduct a comprehensive study identifying suitable aquaculture sites in the US Virgin Islands, marking a potential breakthrough for the territory's blue economy ambitions.
The amendment requires the US Department of Agriculture to complete the study within 180 days of enactment, in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. The assessment will evaluate water quality, coastal access, infrastructure needs, and applicable environmental and regulatory...
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