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APRIL 19, 2024

NOAA Updates

Fisheries Economics of the United States Report: NOAA Fisheries has released the 2022 Fisheries Economics of the United States report. It highlights the economic impact of America’s commercial and recreational fishing and seafood industries.

Uncrewed Vehicles Hold Promise for Ocean Data Collection in Difficult-to-Reach Areas: Last fall, a team of ocean researchers sent an uncrewed, slender, submarine-shaped vehicle packed with scientific electronics into offshore wind farm areas off southern New England.

Podcast: Science in Extremes: A New Field Camp in Antarctica: Our mission of science and stewardship takes our scientists all over the world, including to the very bottom of it! Hear about the recent upgrades made to the facilities at Cape Shirreff in our latest podcast.

Events

May 14 & 15: NOAA Fisheries is seeking input from the Pacific Islands region to plan for various budget scenarios that would impact NOAA Fisheries aquaculture services.

May 18 in Seaside Park, New Jersey: Join the James J. Howard Lab’s 21st annual Ocean Fun Days for a free outdoor event for all ages to celebrate our coasts and ocean

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.

Job and Funding Opportunities

• Apply by April 24: The University of North Carolina Wilmington Center for Marine Science is seeking a Research Professor for its Finfish Aquaculture Research.
• Apply by April 30: Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute is seeking a Marine Aquaculture Postdoctoral Research Associate in Carlsbad, California.
• Apply by May 27: Applications for attendance due for the 2024 Marine Resource Education Program Southeast Workshop.

Tools for All

• The Oregon Aquaculture Explorer is a unique geospatial platform designed to significantly facilitate permitting, farm siting, and financial forecasting processes for aquaculture farms in Oregon.
• Explore the StoryMap “Long Island Sound's Shellfish Growers are Citizen Scientists” to learn more about the oyster growers of Long Island Sound in their own words.
• Sign up for the Aquaculture Information Exchange to easily find, connect, and collaborate with aquaculture experts in their online community.

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