Aquaculture Equipment Unveiled: NOAA Showcases Latest Equipment Guidebook
NOAA's New Guide for Sustainable Aquaculture Gear
NOAA Fisheries has released a comprehensive guide to help manage and grow the U.S. aquaculture industry in a sustainable and responsible manner. The technical memo, titled "The Technical Guide to Marine Aquaculture Gear," provides a valuable resource for resource managers, scientists, and aquaculture growers alike.
The guide offers an in-depth look at the various types of gear used in marine aquaculture, such as shellfish cages, fish netpens, and kelp long lines. It outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each gear type, and provides guidance on installation, maintenance, and harvest considerations.
For resource managers, the guide serves as an essential tool for making informed decisions when reviewing and permitting aquaculture farms. It offers a baseline understanding of aquaculture gear systems, providing detailed, aquaculture-specific information to evaluate proposed projects comprehensively. This ensures that the gear used in farms is appropriate, safe, and reliable for different environmental settings and regional practices.
Aquaculture farm management considerations vary based on species, farm scale, and local environmental conditions. By providing this critical information, the guide supports responsible aquaculture development and sustainable expansion of the industry.
For aquaculture growers, the guide offers a way to reduce risks related to equipment choices, which represent a major investment in the business. By providing clear information about gear performance, the guide minimizes costly reinvestment by helping farmers select suitable gear from the outset.
The guide also equips scientists and managers with the latest technologies, as well as tried and true methods, to support aquaculture science and research. Matt Bowden, an environmental engineer, and Lindsey Feldman, one of the publication's authors, emphasize the importance of resource managers staying informed on aquaculture gear and technology to ensure growth and sustainability across the industry.
Tori Spence, regional aquaculture coordinator for NOAA Fisheries, finds "The Technical Guide to Marine Aquaculture Gear" immensely helpful for resource managers. "This guide is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the review and permitting of aquaculture farms," she said. "It provides a comprehensive overview of aquaculture gear systems, and offers key insights into the considerations that must be taken into account for sustainable and responsible development."
NOAA is committed to supporting the expanding aquaculture industry by providing resources like "The Technical Guide to Marine Aquaculture Gear." The guide is beneficial to aquaculture growers, as it minimizes the risk of farmers needing to reinvest in new infrastructure due to its detailed information on various environmental settings. Furthermore, it helps to ensure that the U.S. aquaculture industry continues to grow, providing safe and sustainable seafood to American families.
[1] NOAA Fisheries. (2021). The Technical Guide to Marine Aquaculture Gear. Retrieved from [link to the guide] [2] Bowden, M., & Feldman, L. (2021). The Technical Guide to Marine Aquaculture Gear. NOAA Fisheries. [3] Spence, T. (2021). The Technical Guide to Marine Aquaculture Gear: A valuable resource for resource managers. NOAA Fisheries. [4] NOAA Fisheries. (2021). Supporting the expansion of the U.S. aquaculture industry. Retrieved from [link to NOAA's aquaculture support page] [5] NOAA Fisheries. (2021). The Technical Guide to Marine Aquaculture Gear includes illustrations, key terminology, and descriptions of common species like shellfish, seaweed, and finfish. Retrieved from [link to guide's illustrations, key terminology, and species descriptions]
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