August 12, 2023 — NOAA Fisheries has issued the United States’ first National Seafood Strategy, a document intended to guide the federal government’s approach to supporting the seafood sector over the next five years.
“The strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment to seafood sector resilience and aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals for economic recovery, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience,” the agency said in its announcement. “The strategy also responds to the unprecedented challenges facing the U.S. seafood industry, including climate change, the coronavirus pandemic, new technologies, and other ocean uses, significant labor shortages, and aging infrastructure.”
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