March 8, 2022 — The US lobby group Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) is stepping up pressure on Congress to expand the country’s aquaculture sector.
The organisation has sent a letter to both the House of Representatives and to the Senate calling for stronger support for the industry.
It was signed by more than 60 supporters from sectors related to fish farming including seafood harvesting, production and retail.
The letter calls for a smooth passage for what is called the Advancing The Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act (AQUAA).
The AQUAA Act is aimed at establishing a more streamlined process of permitting marine aquaculture and create a national framework for aquaculture development.