Milestones

Aquaculture in Maine

Aquaculture in the U.S.

Aquaculture in the World

Aquaculture may seem to us like a relatively new scientific venture, but it has a very long and rich history. The roots of aquaculture can be traced back to 3500 B.C. in China. Asia is still, by far, the leader in aquaculture production. In the United States, aquaculture is a small, yet growing industry. U.S. national policy encourages this growth for the dual purpose of reducing the U.S. trade deficit and for replenishing depleted wild fish stocks.