Don’t Cage Our Oceans is urging NOAA to stop the expansion of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in U.S. waters. In comments submitted to NOAA, we strongly opposed the designation of new AOAs, pointing to serious legal questions about NOAA’s authority to regulate aquaculture in federal waters and overwhelming public opposition to previously proposed AOAs. More than 90% of public comments …
Court Ruling: Fast-Track Permit for Offshore Fish Farms Struck Down…for Good
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 …