The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays a critical role in advancing the aquaculture industry through its measurement science research and development. As the aquaculture industry continues to grow and evolve, the need for accurate, rapid, and reliable measurements becomes increasingly important. NIST’s work in measurement science helps to address the technical challenges facing the industry, enabling the development of new technologies and improving the efficiency, sustainability, and productivity of aquaculture operations.
NIST’s research focuses on several key measurement areas relevant to aquaculture, including broodstock assessment, feedstock and contaminant assessment, metabolomics, and data analytics. By developing and disseminating accurate and reliable measurement methods and standards, NIST helps to ensure that aquaculture operations can make informed decisions based on trustworthy data. This, in turn, enables the industry to optimize production, improve quality, and advance the overall sustainability of aquaculture practices.
This presentation will highlight the ways in which NIST’s measurement science is being used to address the industry’s technical challenges and improve its overall performance. NIST has helped partners assess dietary contribution of perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) and transfer to the filets of aquaculturally raised finfish, investigate the application of metabolomics, data analytics and machine learning to improve broodstock selection, explore nutrition and growth from alternative protein sources, and assess the biological effects of environmental stressors on survival and production. By advancing the measurement science underlying aquaculture, NIST is helping to drive innovation and progress in the industry.