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The California Aquaculture Association promotes commercial production of plants and animals in aquatic systems to satisfy the needs of consumers for wholesome products that are produced by sustainable means conserving California’s land and water resources.    Read More

  News

New Rules planned for fish farming in Federal waters

[From the Ventura County Star]
WASHINGTON — Americans’ insatiable love of seafood is back on the federal government’s plate.
Five years after former President George W. Bush’s administration first proposed allowing fish farming in federal waters, the Obama administration is set to come up with its own set of rules for offshore aquaculture, including [...]

Jan 19 2010

New ED for Cal. Ocean Science Trust

NEW CALIFORNIA OCEAN SCIENCE TRUST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NAMED
Bodega Marine Laboratory Assistant Director Skyli McAfee Will Also Serve As California Ocean Protection Council Science Adviser

Oakland, Calif. –Skyli McAfee has been named Executive Director for the California Ocean Science Trust (OST), effective March 1, 2010. In this role, McAfee will report to the OST [...]

Jan 11 2010

  Events

WAAM symposium - “Modern Approaches to Fish Medicine”

Jan 24, 2010 - “Modern Approaches to Fish Medicine” at UC Davis; A full-day symposium with a fantastic line-up of experts, including both lectures and a hands-on wetlab. CE credit is available. For more information and registration, please visit: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clubs/WAAM/symposium.html
Schedule of Events
Sunday Jan 24th: “Modern Approaches to Fish Medicine”
8:30-9:00 BREAKFAST [...]

Dec 30 2009

Aquaculture 2010 - Coming Right Up!

California’s aquaculturists have a ringside seat for the biggest show in the world of aquaculture this coming March 1 – 5. The combined meeting of the World Aquaculture Society, the National Shellfisheries Association, and the Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society will convene for the Triennial in San Diego, California. In addition, [...]

Dec 02 2009

  Action Center

Call for Public Comments from White House IOAP Task Force

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INVESTING IN SCIENCE  |  SECURING OUR FUTURE
The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force (White House) is seeking public input on its work with a focus on several key areas.  This is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to provide thoughtful and constructive comments on the important role of “sustainable” aquaculture development in coastal and ocean waters. [...]

Oct 27 2009

National Aquatic Animal Health Plan Open for Comment

National Aquatic Animal Health Plan Open for Comment Until October 20
The National Aquatic Animal Health Plan http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/aquaculture/downloads/naahp.pdf is available for public review and comment until October 20, 2009. The plan was developed by a Task Force led by the U.S. Department Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department [...]

Sep 15 2009