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MARCH 29, 2024

NOAA Updates

Marine Ornamental Aquaculture at the Marine Science Magnet High School: In this video from Connecticut Sea Grant and partners, see how a Marine Sciences Magnet High School uses aquaculture as a teaching tool, and grows several species of fish, corals, and other invertebrates for sale at regional trade shows.

Marsh Madness: While players duel it out on the court, we’re keeping score of all the ways marsh habitat plays an important role in the protection and restoration work we do for communities, fish, and wildlife.

Pioneering Project to Restore Bull Kelp Forests in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in California: With a new $4.9 million grant through NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation, Greater Farallones Association is restoring imperiled bull kelp forests in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in California using innovative techniques.

Events

Starting April 15: The University of New Hampshire is offering an online Introduction to Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Course.

June 3 and 4 in Bristol, Rhode Island: Roger Williams University and partners are hosting an International Aquaculture Conference that will focus on the application of biotechnology in aquaculture.

September 15-18 in Jekyll Island, Georgia: Join Sea Grant and NOAA Fisheries at the 2024 International Conference on Shellfish Restoration.

Job and Funding Opportunities

• Posted March 18: The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Global Aquaculture Program Director to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Conservancy’s work in aquaculture and overall conservation priorities..
• Apply by April 10: California Sea Grant is hiring for two staff research positions focused on aquaculture.
• Apply by April 10: Santa Monica College in California is hiring a Laboratory Technician-Life Science to provide laboratory support and assist aquaculture instructors in Life Science laboratories and lab work-study students.

Tools for All

• A recent episode of the Salty Talks Podcast takes listeners to the World Aquaculture Society Conference to explore ongoing, innovative, research at the Aquaculture Research Institute. 
• Read this new paper in the Journal of Marine and Coastal Fisheries, co-authored by NOAA Scientists at the Northwest and Alaska Fisheries Science Centers, to how shellfish farms can provide foraging habitat for several species of nearshore fish.
• Shellfish Soundbites: is an audio-visual story collection that celebrates the unique ties between Long Islanders and oysters. Check out their storymap here.

About NOAA's Community of Practice for Aquaculture Literacy

U.S. aquaculture provides safe, sustainable seafood and creates jobs and business opportunities in coastal communities. Through a collaboration between NOAA Fisheries, the National Sea Grant Office, and NOAA's Office of Education, the Community of Practice for Aquaculture Literacy (CoPAL) works to enhance public understanding of sustainable aquaculture and seafood. CoPAL hosts events, shares resources, and coordinates partnerships across education, aquaculture industry, and research communities.

Learn more about CoPAL