
18/03/2025
I’ve tried many times to write this column in a way that told the truth about the reality that many in the U.S. sector are facing right now. But at the same time, I refuse to risk the individuals who are directly affected.
More than a week ago now, I attended the triennial Aquaculture 2025 meeting (March 6-10) in New Orleans, La. Thousands of aquaculturists in North America (and from around the world) gathered together to connect outside of their day-to-day network and talk about how to drive progress in the industry. But even in the lively setting of Mardi Gras, there was more than just an elephant in the room. In fact, the elephant was missing in the room, which was even more worrying.
Read this op-ed from Editor Jean Ko Din via the link below.
The cloud of DOGE cuts loomed over Aquaculture 2025, but the industry remains resilient.