NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on the four-page draft National Seafood Strategy (PDF). Thursday, March 16 is the last day to submit comments.
Submit comments online or via email. If you choose to submit online, you may write comments in the form or upload a document. In addition, NOAA is holding a virtual listening session Thursday, March 9 at 5:00 pm (Dial in: 888-552-9483, Passcode: 765-8451).
According to NOAA Fisheries Releases Draft National Seafood Strategy, Requests Public Input, the
strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment to seafood sector resilience. It aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration's goals for economic recovery, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. Further, the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health points to the need for increased seafood consumption in the United States, which this strategy aims to address.
The strategy also responds to the unprecedented challenges facing the U.S. seafood industry, including climate change, the coronavirus pandemic, new technologies and other ocean uses, and significant labor shortages and aging infrastructure.