National Aquaculture Association

Despite multiple years of back-to-back hurricanes wrecking havok on the small island of Cedar Key, FL, hundreds of proud clam farmers in that working waterfront community continue to produce delicious, healthy and sustainable clams. The clam farmers in Cedar Key support over 500 local jobs and provide an estimated $45 million a year into the area’s economy! Special thanks to Fehmerling Farms for supporting the NAA and contributing these photos! Check out this great publication to learn more about shellfish aquaculture in Cedar Key: https://ow.ly/I4pU50UGXVq #usaquaculture #aquaculture #CedarKey #ClamFarming #SustainableSeafood #AquacultureCommunity #SupportLocalFarms #FloridaFarming

NAA is pleased to release an infographic sharing the results of a recent economic analysis conducted by an expert team of aquaculture economists. U.S. aquaculture farms have a $4 billion direct economic impact to the U.S. economy, provide over 22,000 jobs and benefit 96% of other economic sectors! The study also estimated that U.S. aquaculture farm's total economic impact is 3-4x higher than their direct revenue. U.S. farm-raised seafood and products are a win-win for the environment and the economy. Follow the link to learn more about the benefits of U.S. farms and share this infographic! https://ow.ly/NwFm50UGwi7 #usaquaculture #aquaculture #AquacultureEconomics #USSeafood #SustainableFarming #AquacultureImpact #FarmRaisedSeafood #SeafoodSustainability

Day 2 of NAA advocacy meetings in DC! Today we teamed up with Art Parola, of the U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers, to visit with the House Natural Resource and Agriculture Committee's staff, and meet with Senator McConnell's staff. The Capitol is abuzz preparing for the inauguration and with confirmation hearings for new administration and congressional representatives. #usaquaculture #aquaculture #USPolitics #AquacultureAdvocacy #SenateMeetings #Inauguration2025

NAA is thrilled to be hosting 17 special sessions focused on farmer specific topics at Aquaculture 2025! The triennial meeting of Aquaculture 2025 is the largest aquaculture conference and tradeshow held in the world with nearly 4,000 attendees from over 90 countries. There are 1,250 submitted abstracts, 120 sessions, 105 exhibitors and 17 meeting rooms! Follow the link to learn more, register and get your hotel room reserved before the room block is all gone! https://ow.ly/6Hs450UGvAQ #usaquacutlure #aquaculture2025 #Aquaculture #AquacultureConference #AquacultureIndustry #AquacultureEvent

The NAA is in DC again this week advocating for U.S. aquaculture! This morning, we met with Senator Murkowski's staff in the Hart Building. We chatted with them about the Marine Mammal Protection Act, it's history, implementation by National Marine Fisheries Service, regulatory costs and the impacts on marine aquaculture farms. Next up, we're meeting with an agriculture coalition focuses on animal issues and the new Congress and administration! #usaquaculture #aquaculture #AquacultureAdvocacy #SustainableFarming #AquaculturePolicy #MarineMammalProtection

This important gathering is a chance for industry members to ensure federal regulations support, not hinder, our work. If you have regulatory concerns or ideas for proposals, now is the time to share them! Key Dates to Remember: 🔹 Proposal submissions open: May 6, 2025 🔹 Proposal submission deadline: June 20, 2025 🔹 Early registration ends: September 1, 2025 🔹 Hotel room block closes: September 17, 2025 Let’s come together to shape the future of shellfish. 📍 Registration and hotel details available via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gU-_URAy https://lnkd.in/g8eJNS3h

NAA is proud to be featured in the latest issue of Aquaculture North America! Read the article now to learn more about our latest Farm Bill advocacy efforts for U.S. aquaculture. https://lnkd.in/eta_vv5g #usaquaculture #aquaculture #farmbill Jean Ko Din

Join us on January 31 at 2pm EST for NAA's next webinar! A legal expert with Plauche' and Carr, LLP will provide an overview of the Endangered Species Act and cover recent developments related to federal regulation revisions, litigation, mitigation requirements, federal administration transition, and the Section 7 consultation process, highlighting considerations specific to the United States aquaculture community. Follow the link to learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/ErBB50UCbTk #usaquaculture #aquaculture #AquacultureWebinar #EndangeredSpeciesAct #Section7Consultation #AquacultureIndustry

US aquaculture sales soar, driven by a boom in mollusks and crustaceans. US seafood farmers generated an impressive $1.57 billion in sales in 2023, marking a 38% jump from $1.13 billion in 2018 when the Census of Aquaculture was last conducted. Mollusks were a standout, with sales surging 75%, led by oysters and other shellfish, while crustacean sales skyrocketed 107% to $175.7 million, driven by crawfish and shrimp production. Undercurrent News has the story: #aquaculture #seafood #UnitedStates #foodsecurity National Aquaculture Association Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada

The NAA is now accepting item donations for our upcoming Live and Silent Auction event! Support the NAA and advertise your business at the largest aquaculture trade show in North America - Aquaculture 2025 in New Orleans, LA. Auction items will be visible 24/7 through the Online Auction and on display at the NAA's exhibit booth at Aquaculture 2025. All donated items will include the donor's name, logo and a link to your business' webpage! Follow the link to learn more and access the donation form: https://lnkd.in/enWdSuww #usaquaculture #aquaculture #Aquaculture2025 #NAA #TradeShow2025 #ItemDonations #auction