Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act of 2026 establishes an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration.

The Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act of 2026 establishes an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must issue permits for these projects, which must advance the objective of the assessment program. The Act also establishes the Office of Aquaculture within NOAA to coordinate the implementation of the Act, including administration of the assessment program and issuance of permits.

Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act of 2026 establishes an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration.

The Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act of 2026 establishes an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must issue permits for these projects, which must advance the objective of the assessment program. The Act also establishes the Office of Aquaculture within NOAA to coordinate the implementation of the Act, including administration of the assessment program and issuance of permits.