National Public Listening Sessions for the Future of Aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries

Description

As part of the program review, the Office of Aquaculture will be holding public listening sessions where aquaculture growers, seafood industry workers, researchers, coastal community members, and the general public can share their views on the future of aquaculture at NOAA Fisheries. This includes what aspects of NOAA’s science and services are of most value to the public.

These listening sessions will happen across the country and will provide opportunities for national, regional, in-person, and virtual listening sessions.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE NATIONAL SESSION

Dates, times, and locations of the listening sessions are as follows:

• South Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico (virtual) - February 15, 4:00p - 6:00p EST
• National - Aquaculture America, San Antonio, TX (in-person only) - February 21, 1:30p-5:00p CST
• Caribbean (virtual) - February 23, 1:00p - 3:00p EST
• West Coast (virtual) - March 1, 10:00a - 12:00p PST
• Alaska (virtual) - March 7, 3:00p - 5:00 EST (11:00a - 1:00p AKST)
• National (virtual) - March 8, 3:00p - 5:00 EST
• National - National Shellfisheries Association, Charlotte, NC (in-person only) - March 20, 11:00a - 12:30p EST
• Pacific Islands - to be determined