NOAA OPTIONS TO SUPPORT THE U.S. RAS SECTOR

Efforts are underway  to inform a decision on if and how NOAA could  support the emerging U.S. recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) sector. This presentation will include:

• An overview of NOAA’s support of RAS research to date,
• Current status of RAS commercial projects in the U.S.,
• Industry research needs and potential applications of RAS technologies, and
• Potential avenues that NOAA can support RAS as a viable aquaculture production system in the US and recommendations under current mechanisms and funding levels.