advancing regenerative ocean farming in the u.s.

 
 
 

Regenerative ocean farming is a climate-friendly form of aquaculture that can provide many benefits for coastal communities, ecosystems, and economies.

Informed by conversations with 65 stakeholders from 45 organizations focused on seaweed and shellfish farming across the U.S., our policy memo offers recommendations for how local, state, and federal policymakers can responsibly grow the industry.

 
 
 
 

To support the growth of the regenerative ocean farming industry in the U.S., we recommend policymakers take the following actions:

 
 
 
 
 
 

Growing the regenerative ocean farming industry in the U.S. requires enabling policies and programs that can maximize ecological and socio-economic health while minimizing potential negative impacts.