Oyster farmer William "Bubba" Green wears a beige hat and plaid blue shirt. He is smiling and holding a tray of oysters. Next to him is an oyster grill cooking up oysters over a fire. There is a field of green grass in the background.

✏️ Take the Survey: Share Your Voice on Aquaculture and Enter to Win $500

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Are you an aqua-farmer?An aquaculture policymaker or researcher? Help us build a resource to make locally, ethically and sustainably raised seafood the norm, not the exception. The Aquaculture Atlas is the first-ever digital platform created to spotlight values-based aquaculture — grounded in the real experiences of aqua-practitioners, fisherfolk, and community-rooted organizations. Your voice matters, and we want you to help shape the Aquaculture Atlas. 👉 Take …

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Court Ruling: Fast-Track Permit for Offshore Fish Farms Struck Down…for Good

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The federal government has dropped its push to rubber stamp offshore fish farms, officially closing the chapter on a fast-track permit called Nationwide Permit 56 (NWP 56). Thanks to a successful legal challenge led by the Center for Food Safety, in partnership with Don’t Cage Our Oceans, Tribes, fishing organizations, and environmental advocates, we’re celebrating this major win. “It’s refreshing …