National Strategic Plan for Federal Aquaculture Research (2014-2019)
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Type of law
Policy
Abstract
The National Strategic Plan for Federal Aquaculture Research (2014-2019) is a national sectoral plan of the United States of America. Its main vision is a globally competitive, technologically appropriate, and diverse aquaculture sector in the United States that meets increasing demand for seafood and products that are affordable and meet high standards for safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, with maximum opportunity for profitability and economic growth.
The purpose of this plan is to communicate Federal priorities for research, science, and technology development that encourage aquaculture in the Nation with the goal of building an industry that increases seafood availability, jobs, economic opportunities, and recreational opportunities, while providing for the restoration and promotion of healthy aquatic ecosystems; and promote adoption and implementation of ideas, concepts, approaches, technologies, and capabilities to advance U.S. aquaculture production, and further establishment of technological and environmental leadership in aquaculture. This plan includes 9 critical strategic goals, with outcomes and milestones that identify Federal agency and interagency research, science, and technology priorities over the midterm (5 years) that will support aquaculture development in the United States. The plan identifies nine strategic goals, each with outcomes and milestones: 1. advance understanding of the interactions of aquaculture and the environment; 2. employ genetics to increase productivity and protect natural populations; 3. counter disease in aquatic organisms and improving biosecurity; 4. improve production efficiency and well-being; 5. improve nutrition and develop novel feeds; 6. increase supply of nutritious, safe, high-quality seafood and aquatic products; 7. improve performance of production systems; 8. create a skilled workforce and enhance technology transfer; and 9. develop and use socioeconomic and business research to advance domestic aquaculture.
The purpose of this plan is to communicate Federal priorities for research, science, and technology development that encourage aquaculture in the Nation with the goal of building an industry that increases seafood availability, jobs, economic opportunities, and recreational opportunities, while providing for the restoration and promotion of healthy aquatic ecosystems; and promote adoption and implementation of ideas, concepts, approaches, technologies, and capabilities to advance U.S. aquaculture production, and further establishment of technological and environmental leadership in aquaculture. This plan includes 9 critical strategic goals, with outcomes and milestones that identify Federal agency and interagency research, science, and technology priorities over the midterm (5 years) that will support aquaculture development in the United States. The plan identifies nine strategic goals, each with outcomes and milestones: 1. advance understanding of the interactions of aquaculture and the environment; 2. employ genetics to increase productivity and protect natural populations; 3. counter disease in aquatic organisms and improving biosecurity; 4. improve production efficiency and well-being; 5. improve nutrition and develop novel feeds; 6. increase supply of nutritious, safe, high-quality seafood and aquatic products; 7. improve performance of production systems; 8. create a skilled workforce and enhance technology transfer; and 9. develop and use socioeconomic and business research to advance domestic aquaculture.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
2014-2019
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No