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.