NOAA Releases Guide Outlining Federal Process for Aquaculture Permits

NOAA Fisheries released the “Guide to Permitting Marine Aquaculture in the United States (2022)” on February 28 to assist in navigating the federal permit process for commercial marine aquaculture.
The guide focuses on aquaculture for finfish, shellfish, invertebrates, and seaweed. It breaks down requirements needed to obtain federal permits for commercial aquaculture and features a high-level overview of federal statutes and regulations governing domestic aquaculture.
The guide was prepared by NOAA in consultation with the Subcommittee on Aquaculture (SCA) under the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)...
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