Open ocean aquaculture offers promise to meet the future demands for increased seafood production. Unfortunately, the dialogue on open ocean aquaculture remains disconnected among the relevant parties, and there are still many questions regarding environmental impacts and economic viability. Are there lessons to be learned from the larger seafood sustainability movement? A decade ago, the entire seafood industry was largely operating in absence of a platform for sustainability. Companies began to implement a drive towards increased sustainability, with support from NGOs, working within market-defined boundaries.

Can the industry, in collaboration with critical stakeholders, help drive the development of sustainable open ocean aquaculture production? What outreach, policy, and/or economic vehicles may help develop marine aquaculture to enhance seafood supplies while protecting the environment from harm? Please join us for an active discussion and development of next steps in moving open ocean aquaculture forward.

Please note that this event is being organized and hosted by the New England Aquarium and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership. Please email Elyse Antrim to register or Dr. Michael Tlusty with other questions. Capacity is limited to 75 participants.