FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Domestic Aquaculture and Seafood Production

Original title: GROWING THE FUTURE: OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC SEAFOOD THROUGH AQUACULTURE

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a foundational discussion for potential federal policies or funding initiatives aimed at increasing domestic seafood production and reducing reliance on imported fish.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Domestic Seafood Producers

These entities are the primary focus of potential policy changes regarding aquaculture regulation and support.

Consumers

Changes in domestic production levels may influence the availability and source of seafood in the U.S. market.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on January 30, 2018, to discuss opportunities for expanding domestic . Experts and lawmakers explored how to increase the production of safe, sustainably grown seafood within the United States.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on January 30, 2018, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
The committee examined the current state and future potential of the U.S. aquaculture industry.
Witnesses included representatives from Prairie AquaTech, the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, Harvard's Sustainable Seafood and Health Initiative, and the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute.
The hearing included a formal record of written responses to questions from Senators Wicker, Nelson, Markey, and Cortez Masto.
The committee received supplemental testimony from the Stronger America Through Seafood Campaign and the National Aquaculture Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is aquaculture?

is the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, algae, and other organisms in all types of water environments.

Why is the Senate interested in aquaculture?

The committee is exploring ways to increase domestic seafood production to ensure Americans have access to safe, sustainably grown seafood produced within the United States.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a foundational discussion for potential federal policies or funding initiatives aimed at increasing domestic seafood production and reducing reliance on imported fish.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Domestic Production

The hearing highlights a strategic interest in shifting seafood supply chains toward domestic aquaculture rather than reliance on imports.

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“The committee hosting the hearing”Map →

personBill Nelson“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

personJohn Thune“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation”Map →

personBarton Seaver“Director at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health”Map →

personDonald B. Kent“CEO of Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute”Map →

personMark Luecke“CEO of Prairie AquaTech”Map →

personKelly Lucas“Director of Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center”Map →

Sources

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