Today, NOAA Fisheries has released the Guide to Permitting Marine Aquaculture in the United States. This 29 page document outlines the process for acquiring federal permits for marine aquaculture of finfish, shellfish, invertebrates, and seaweed. It is intended to help make the process more streamlined by explaining rules and regulations as well as requirements for permitting.
The document was prepared with the Subcommittee on Aquaculture (SCA) under the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).
