Caribbean Fish Farms Get Hybrid Workshop Treatment from Feds
Published Date: 3/9/2026
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Summary
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council is hosting a two-day Mariculture Hybrid Workshop on March 24-25, 2026, in Puerto Rico and online. This event will bring together fishery folks, government leaders, and mariculture experts to talk about growing fish farming in the U.S. Caribbean. If you’re involved in fishing, aquaculture, or local government, this workshop could shape new rules and opportunities, possibly affecting permits and funding soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Workshop to Shape Caribbean Mariculture
You can attend a two-day Mariculture Hybrid Workshop on March 24–25, 2026, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, or online. The meeting brings together fishery participants, government leaders, and mariculture experts to discuss growing fish farming in the U.S. Caribbean and will address items on the published agenda.
Permits, Consultations, Authorizations Discussed
Agenda sessions explicitly cover 'Permits, Consultations and Authorizations for Aquaculture Projects in the U.S. Caribbean' and 'Mariculture Permits and Government Efforts in U.S.V.I.'—topics relevant to people applying for aquaculture permits. The workshop runs March 24–25, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Resort in Carolina, Puerto Rico, with virtual access.
NOAA and Investment Sessions Signal Opportunity
The agenda includes 'Overview of NOAA's Efforts to Increase U.S. Aquaculture Production' and sessions on 'Investing in Aquaculture' on March 24–25, 2026, which may inform funding and investment opportunities for mariculture projects in the U.S. Caribbean. You can join in person in Carolina, Puerto Rico, or online via Zoom/GoToMeeting.
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