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AQUACULTURE IN AMERICA:

WHAT'S THE PLAN AND WHAT'S NEXT?

AUGUST 22 | 1 P.M. EST

Soy Aquaculture Alliance's next webinar is a unique opportunity to delve into the future of aquaculture in the United States and understand the pivotal role that soybeans and the soybean industry will play in aquaculture.

During this webinar, we will cover a range of important topics, such as NOAA's 2023-2028 5-Year Strategic Plan, and gain an in-depth understanding of NOAA's comprehensive roadmap and its vision for the future of aquaculture and how soybeans can support the growth and sustainability of the aquaculture industry.

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Speaker: Danielle Blacklock, Director, NOAA Office of Aquaculture

Danielle oversees the aquaculture component of NOAA’s sustainable seafood portfolio. She is responsible for providing the strategic vision for developing a strong marine aquaculture industry in the United States. Specifically, she leads the office’s work on several distinct priority areas including regulation and policy, science, outreach, and international activities in support of U.S. aquaculture.

Ms. Blacklock came to this position after serving in various roles within the agency for the past 10 years. Most recently, she served as a Senior Policy Advisor for Aquaculture. Prior to that, she was the Senior Advisor for Operations at Fisheries, providing advice and support to the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operations.

Ms. Blacklock received her Master’s Degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington and her Bachelor's Degree in Marine Science from the University of Maine.