Seafood Industry Pushes Congress to Advance Open Ocean Aquaculture Legislation
Seafood industry leaders and aquaculture advocates gathered in Washington, DC, this month to press lawmakers for federal legislation that would create a clearer pathway for commercial open ocean aquaculture in US waters.
The lobbying effort, organized by Stronger America Through Seafood, included meetings with members of Congress and a Capitol Hill seafood reception on May 13 focused on expanding domestic seafood production as demand for sustainable protein continues to rise.
Participants in the event included Cargill, Innovasea, Sysco and Zeigler...
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