Preparing for a Sea of Opportunity

Research at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University can help decrease America’s reliance on imported seafood while enhancing domestic agriculture.

Seafood is an excellent source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and the taste of well-prepared fish and shellfish is a delight that should be experienced as often as possible. However, fishery production has plateaued, and for some fish species, production is declining. This means that the stock of wild fisheries cannot meet the gl…