Aquaculture Magazine was a pioneer magazine in the world's aquaculture industry: it has been published since 1968 in Asheville, North Carolina, with audited distribution on the five continents. Topics include fish farming, processing, breeding and raising aquatic species including tilapia, trout, salmon, shrimp, catfish, crayfish, oysters, hybrid striped bass and shellfish. Issues covered include pond management, diseases, market trends, farm stocking, recirculating systems, statistics, selling, nutrition, feed, seafood processing and more. The magazine focuses on the U.S.; Canada and other international aquaculture industries. In existence since 1968, Aquaculture Magazine has over 5,000 subscribers in over 100 countries. Asheville, North Carolina

The Aquatic Network covers a wide range of aquatic subjects, including aquaculture, aquariums, boating, commercial fisheries, conservation, education, recreational fishing, limnology, maritime and merchant marine, maritime heritage, ocean engineering, oceanography, seafood, and the water industry. The Aquatic Network includes databases, news, articles, employment opportunities, publications, images, sounds, videos, products and services, and more. Find the information you need. News, photos, videos, resources, events, organizations and more. Contribute and share your knowledge. The Aquatic Network is an information service for the aquatic world. Our website provides information on a wide range of aquatic topics, some serious and some more light-hearted. At our core is a passion for the aquatic world and a desire to promote sustainable commerce and preserve our planet's aquatic resources. Charlestown, Rhode Island

The California Aquaculture Association promotes commercial production of plants and animals in aquatic systems to satisfy the needs of consumers for wholesome products that are produced by sustainable means conserving California's land and water resources. Chico, California

Gael Force Group is a leading supply partner of equipment, technology, and services for the farming and catching of healthy, nutritious seafood. Our competence and experience in aquaculture and commercial fishing environments means we are well-positioned to extend our range to commercial and leisure marine sectors. Inverness, Scotland, UK

An independent, not-for-profit corporation, the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center (MAIC) was established with support from the Maine State Legislature in 1988. The organization has a 12 person board of directors comprised of industry, government, and university representatives. In support of it's mission, MAIC promotes applied aquaculture research, assists in the formulation of policies favorable to industry growth, serves as a clearing house for aquaculture information, and liaises with government organizations, aquafarms and general public. University of Maine, in Orono, Maine

Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. We are scientists, explorers and stewards of the ocean. Focused on research and education, we work to create a better environment for ourselves and our children. The answers are in the ocean. Together, we will find them. We are an independent, nonprofit marine research institution comprising world-class marine scientists committed to the belief that the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans begins with research and education. From our humble beginnings in a tiny, one-room laboratory in a small Florida town, our efforts have grown to include more than 20 diverse marine research programs. Originally focused on sharks, our research has expanded to include studies of human cancer using marine models, the effects of human-made and natural toxic substances on humans and on the environment, the health of wild fisheries, developing sustainable and successful fish restocking techniques and food production technologies and the development of ocean technology to help us better understand the health of the environment. Sarasota, Florida

The mission of the Office of Aquaculture is to foster marine aquaculture that creates employment and business opportunities in coastal communities; provides safe, sustainable seafood; and supports healthy ocean populations and ecosystems. Aquaculture is one of a range of technologies needed to meet increasing global demand for seafood, support commercial and recreational fisheries, and restore species and marine habitat.

The North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) is one of the five Regional Aquaculture Centers established by Congress that are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. NCRAC is an administrative unit that serves the twelve states in the North Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The mission of the Regional Aquaculture Centers is to support aquaculture research, development, demonstration, and extension education to enhance viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture which will benefit consumers, producers, service industries, and the American economy.

The Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC), headquartered at University of Maryland, College Park, is one of five Regional Aquaculture Centers established by the U. S. Congress for the United States. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and representing 12 states and the District of Columbia, NRAC develops and sponsors cooperative regional research and extension projects in support of the aquaculture industry in the northeastern United States.

Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association. With headquarters in Sitka, Alaska, NSRAA conducts salmon enhancement projects throughout northern southeast Alaska - from Petersburg to Haines. NSRAA has been serving the southeast Alaskan fishing community since 1978. The Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (NSRAA) is a private non-profit corporation created to assist in the restoration and rehabilitation of Alaska’s salmon stocks, and to supplement the fisheries of Alaska by utilizing artificial propagation to enhance the availability of salmon to all common property users, without adversely affecting wild salmon stocks. Sitka, Alaska

The Ontario Fishery Enhancement and Aquaculture Association is an association comprised of Land Based Aquaculturists, Pond Owners, Land Owners who manage waters on their land, Cottage Associations and other Stakeholders interested in culturing and stocking fish in Ontario. It is apparent that many other stakeholders other than fish farmers have a need to be represented by an organization. Kinmount, Ontario, Canada

Founded in 1930, the Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association (PCSGA) represents growers in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii. Our members grow a wide variety of healthy, sustainable shellfish including oysters, clams, mussels and geoduck. PCSGA works on behalf of its members on a broad spectrum of issues, including environmental protection, shellfish safety, regulations, technology and marketing. Olympia, Washington

The School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University is internationally recognized as a premier warm-water fisheries and aquaculture academic program. Through our research, teaching and extension programs we work to advance the boundaries of aquatic sciences, train the next generation of leaders in the field, and help address the needs of citizens of the state, nation and world. Auburn University, Alabama

Seamaster is a supplier of premium fishing products and services to commercial and aquaculture businesses and recreational fishermen. Australian owned, with stores across Tasmania in Hobart, Margate and Devonport and Port Lincoln in South Australia, Seamaster distributes products throughout Australia and worldwide. With a comprehensive range of products for the aquaculture industry, our logistics capability allows us to coordinate the delivery of equipment directly from our manufacturers to keep freight costs to a minimum. Proudly a Tasmanian owned company, we have three stores across Tasmania in Hobart, Margate and Devonport as well as a store in Port Lincoln in South Australia.

The World Aquaculture Society was founded in 1969 as the World Mariculture Society. Since it’s beginning the membership in WAS has grown to more than 3,000 members in about 100 countries representing the global aquaculture community. In order to meet the expanding international nature of the Society and to address specific needs in various areas of the world, the WAS has created Chapters in the United States, Japan, Korea, Latin American and Caribbean region and the Asian-Pacific region.