"New Hampshire Residents’ Perceptions of Aquaculture Show Opportunities for Education"

Aquaculture in New Hampshire: An Evolving Landscape

Over the past decade, aquaculture—the farming and cultivation of aquatic species—has experienced significant growth globally and in the U.S. Northeast to meet market demands for seafood.¹ Growth of this sector depends on a combination of factors, with public perceptions playing a key role. Aquaculture is considered a sustainable method of seafood production and can provide both economic and environmental benefits to coastal environments and communities.² In the state of New Hampshire, a small but growing aquaculture industry has emerged, primarily focused on cultivated oysters in Little Bay and Hampton-Seabrook Estuary.³ In fact, oyster aquaculture is the fastest growing seafood industry in the state,⁴ providing sustainable food and environmental benefits to coastal communities. Read more