AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlgae Shock to Shellfish: A Karenia mikimotoi bloom has triggered shellfish harvesting closures in Maine’s Maquoit Bay and parts of Middle Bay, with growers bracing for further spread and major stock losses. Mariculture Training Boost: Alaska’s OceansAlaska moved a floating kelp and shellfish hatchery lab to the University of Alaska Southeast in Sitka, expanding hands-on seaweed and shellfish research. Blue Economy Push: A World Agriculture Forum report calls for more investment in the future of the blue economy, as ocean-linked food and jobs face mounting pressure. Microplastics Monitoring: A new University of Maine facility will expand the state’s ability to detect and measure microplastics across seafood, water, soil, and air. Policy and Conservation: Utah settled a long-running dispute tied to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge land, setting up about $60M+ for Great Salt Lake restoration. Industry Watch: A report highlights corporate consolidation in Alaska’s trawl sector, intensifying political pressure over bycatch and bottom impacts.
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