March 7-9, 2027 | Boston, USA

The Future of Aquaculture in America – And Yes, There is One

Mar 16 2026

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Room 155

Enhanced food security, unfavorable trade deficits, advanced technologies, and newfound funding are breathing life into America’s anemic on- and offshore aquaculture industry. Currently under development are the growing of high-demand species in land-based recirculating aquaculture systems adjacent to city markets; the use of offshore submerged cages along America’s extensive coastlines for grow-outs; and feed formulas based on nutrient-rich, sustainable insect larvae.

Challenges to economic viability of aquaculture operations in the U.S. remain, and strategies to overcome such hurdles while capitalizing on current market opportunities will be examined.

Join us as a distinguished panel of scientists and marketers examine the near-term future of America’s domestic aquaculture industry and how it promises to shape your business.

Speakers

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

- Instructor

Certified Quality Foods

- VP of Operations

University of Miami - Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

- Research Associate Professor; Director of Sustainable Seafood Research and Development

Sol Mariculture

- Owner/Operator

National Aquaculture Association

- Executive Director