Aquaculture America 2026

February 16 - 19, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

Staying Ahead: Understanding and Responding to Animal Activism

Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Champagne 3
Chair: Caitlyn Czajkowski, Mariai Smithson

An update from the National Aquaculture Association on some recent animal activist and anti-aquaculture activities and efforts.

 

11:00 Updates on the National and State Level and What to Look For

Caitlyn Czajkowski, Executive Director, National Aquaculture Association

 

11:30 Animal Rights Activism and Aquaculture: Protecting Farms Through Fact & Science

Maria Smithson, Director of Membership and Marketing, National Aquaculture Association