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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

NCCOS supports sustainable aquaculture with spatial suitability models

Diver below a secured netted area containing fish.NCCOS supports sustainable aquaculture with spatial suitability models. We have completed Aquaculture Opportunity Atlases for the Gulf of Mexico and Southern California, and are currently working on one for Alaska as well in partnership with NOAA Fisheries. We’re helping coastal managers grow aquaculture while reducing impacts to other ocean users. Read more about our work: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/nccos-maps-options-for-aquaculture-opportunity-areas-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-and-southern-california-bight/ 

?: Jeffrey Milisen