Federal agency approves plan for Gulf fish farming
By The Associated Press Friday, September 04, 2009NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Barack Obama’s administration has approved a plan to farm fish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
On Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declined to oppose the plans despite objections from fishermen and environmentalists.
They are concerned that growing fish in large cages or pens in the open waters will lead to pollution and threaten wild marine stocks. Proponents say offshore aquaculture is a safe way to produce high-quality seafood for American consumers.
At the same time, the agency said it would develop a national policy for “sustainable marine aquaculture” in the next few months.
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