The Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA) applauds Representatives Ezell, Panetta, Case, and Cammack for the House introduction of the Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act. This bipartisan, science-based legislation represents an important step toward building a responsible and resilient aquaculture future in the United States.
A Senate version of the bill was introduced in August, and together these efforts demonstrate growing bipartisan support for advancing research, innovation, and environmental stewardship in U.S. aquaculture. The MARA Act will provide the knowledge and tools needed to guide sustainable open ocean aquaculture development that supports coastal communities, fishermen, and healthy ocean ecosystems.
CSA is proud to see continued momentum in Congress for advancing thoughtful aquaculture policy, and we look forward to working with Representative Ezell and his colleagues to ensure that the U.S. leads the way in developing environmentally responsible domestic aquaculture production.
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-Maddie Voorhees, Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture