October 14, 2014 — The following was released by NOAA:
The first shellfish aquaculture project permitted in federal waters off the U.S. east coast is expected to begin operating next spring. Scientists and fishermen are partnering on this project to grow blue mussels within a 30-acre area in Nantucket Sound. They hope to create new jobs in the region and satisfy consumer demand for local seafood, without posing risks to vulnerable marine life such as whales and sea turtles.
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