Washington Aqua Bites – September 2025 - Ocean Strategies

Aquaculture in WA & beyond

The aquaculture industry is a major economic engine of Washington state and helps support the seafood supply chain around the entire country. As commercial fishermen, we’re proud to support the hardworking shellfish and seaweed farmers that make their living on our nation’s working waterfronts.

Our quarterly publication has recently been sent to subscribers – if you follow aquaculture and working waterfront news in the Pacific Northwest, you may consider signing up for this WA Aqua Bites newsletter (shellfish-focused) and/or Washington Kelp Lines (all about seaweed farming in the state).

September 2025 highlights include:

• Little Shrimp, Big Problem – Check out this 2 part series by Riley Yuan for the Chinook Observer.

  • Part 1: Farming, science and politics collide on the coast

  • Part 2: Can small oyster farms survive?

• The Marine Aquaculture Research Act (MARA) was introduced this summer. Check out articles and analysis on this legislation including Ocean Strategies recent update:

  • MARA information from  Aquaculture North America

  • MARA updates from Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture

• Fun! This Coastal City in Washington is a Foodie Hidden Gem (can you guess which city it is?)

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