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Several parts of the United States government regulate activities that impact aquaculture. A listing and description of each program is available and organized by Department on this page.
Joint Federal Aquaculture Activities
Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture
United States Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture (JSA).
Provides program and service descriptions and Web links to the many Federal government agencies or organizations, documents and guidance with respect to aquaculture activities. Featured publications include Guide to Federal Aquaculture Programs and Services and Guide to Drug, Vaccine, and Pesticide Use in Aquaculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Aquaculture
United States Department of Agriculture.
Describes USDA programs and publications on aquaculture research, available data and statistics, market trends and environmental management and monitoring systems. Links to aquaculture information contacts.
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National Programs: Aquaculture
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Conducts high quality, relevant, basic and applied aquaculture research and technology transfer to further international competitiveness and sustainability of United States aquaculture. Locate laboratories, researchers, projects and research reports.
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National Aquaculture Program
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Provides a broad range of cooperative programs for protecting the health of aquatic animals and plants. Addresses global trade, aquatic diseases, pest prevention, wildlife damage management and more.
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Aquaculture
USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service.
Facilitates the coordination of federal programs in aquaculture. Fosters research and development in sustainable aquaculture production. Provides leadership and funding to CSREES partners for aquaculture research, technology development and Extension programs.
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Economic Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture.
Reports on current U.S. aquaculture production, its history and industry and trade status. Describes and links to recent ERS reports and datasets. Information products include Aquaculture Outlook, the Aquaculture Briefing Room and a Web page focused on aquaculture background, data and industry analysis.
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National Agricultural Statistics Service
United States Department of Agriculture.
Publishes the Census of Aquaculture and statistical reports on processor data, grower production and feed data.
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National Agricultural Library
United States Department of Agriculture.
Identifies experts and information on aquaculture production, water quality issues, animal welfare, farmed species, government programs, publications and educational opportunities. Offers automated databases search strategies.
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Regional Aquaculture Centers (RACs)
Mississippi State University. Southern Regional Aquaculture Center.
The North Central, Northeastern, Southern and Western Regional Centers plus the Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture support and focus on collaborative research, education and other programs that enhance U.S. commercial aquaculture production and industry development.
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United States Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
United States Department of Commerce
Resources and programs include National Sea Grant, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), a Library Network Directory of aquaculture contacts and Web sites, the Aquaculture Information Center, K-12 Selected Educational Resources and Graduate and Undergraduate Selected Educational Resources.
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National Sea Grant
United States Department of Commerce. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Offers an aquaculture thematic area. Provides information on colleges; funding and fellowships; research; and education and outreach. Maintains the National Sea Grant College Network.
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National Marine Fisheries Service
DOC. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Coordinates the NOAA Aquaculture Program. Fisheries Service is dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems. focused on creating domestic seafood supply to meet the growing demand for seafood products all within the context of NOAA's marine stewardship responsibilities
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United States Department of Interior
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Department of the Interior.
Aims to "conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."
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Biological Resources Discipline
United States Department of the Interior. United States Geological Service.
Focuses on research in the "Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resource Program" produces the Aquatic Sciences Web site and publishes Fisheries and Aquatics Bulletin
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United States Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
US Food and Drug Administration.
Focuses on safe and effective drugs used in the aquaculture industry. Maintains a campaign on Aquaculture, issues comments on aquaculture-related policies and publishes consumer's fact sheets. Also provides information on Seafood HACCP.
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Center for Veterinary Medicine
DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Regulates drugs, devices and food additives used in aquaculture operations. Aims to "increase the number of safe and effective drugs" for the aquaculture industry.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Aquaculture Operations Highlights
EPA. National Agricultural Compliance Center.
Provides Aquaculture Operations Highlights on aquaculture production, best management practices, educational opportunities, research, laws and compliance and enforcement. EPA stresses environmental requirements related to aquaculture.
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United States Department of Health & Human Services
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
DHHS. CDC. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Conducts research and proposes practices to reduce occupational diseases, injuries and fatalities among workers in the aquaculture industry.
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