Status of Aquaculture in U.S.: The Working Waterfront,

Living Ocean Productions has posted a new film “The Working Waterfront” — which aims to educate consumers about the current status of aquaculture in the United States — on YouTube.  The 25-minute video looks at four fish farms in different areas of the US. The farmers discuss several topics including the challenges to growing a robust US-based aquaculture community.  Over 90% of the seafood Americans eat is imported from overseas, and half of that amount is from aquaculture.  Lack of a consistent permitting processes and an outdated perception of aquaculture are cited as obstacles to increasing the supply of locally grown fish and seafood, the video’s producers said in a press release.