Sea Grant awards $16 million to advance U.S. aquaculture

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Anoushka Concepcion
Connecticut Sea Grant Aquaculture Specialist Anoushka Concepcion examines a piece of kelp. Anoushka is the the principal investigator on a new National Sea Grant Seaweed Hub that will serve as a central clearinghouse for available science-based, non-proprietary, practical resources related to previous and current seaweed aquaculture research and extension efforts. Photo: Tessa Getchis

Sea Grant announces $16 million in federal funding awards to support 42 research projects and collaborative programs aimed at advancing sustainable aquaculture in the United States.

“With our 2019 investments, we are building on investments by Sea Grant and NOAA over the last few years to fill critical gaps in information and strengthen connectivity of science to industry,” said Jonathan Pennock, Director of the National Sea Grant College Program. “These investments will help advance U.S. aquaculture in sustainable, thoughtful ways using the best science and talent across the country.”

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