Articles posted during the month of May 2019

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Meet ofFISHal Members of GAA

To celebrate and recognize the diversity of our members here at GAA, we are launching our #ofFISHalmember campaign across our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). We will be showcasing Individual and Corporate Members of GAA from across the industry – from farmers to chefs to CEOs. Members will be sharing about their experiences 

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Bahamian aquaponics growing the next wave of aquaculture advocates

We run into confusion about what aquaculture is on a regular basis, so it’s always refreshing to see the upcoming generation informed and engaged in aquaculture. One cohort of students is seeing incredible growth in the aquaponics curriculum at its school. GAA’s newest Strategic Partner member, The Island School, is located in Eleuthera, Bahamas, and 

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GAA Joins #benefishal Campaign

If we who know aquaculture best won’t speak up in its defense, we’ll never realize its potential.” – CleanFish If you are in the aquaculture industry, it’s likely you’ve been asked, “Isn’t farmed fish bad?” or “Isn’t farmed fish unsafe?” at some point. Despite the environmental, social and technological advancements the sector has made in 

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Open letter to Patagonia: Let’s not forget that we’re all in the same boat

Last night, members of the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) staff attended a local screening of “Artifishal,” a documentary film produced by outdoor apparel company Patagonia. The film questions the role of fish hatcheries in supplementing recreational and commercial salmon and trout fisheries in the Pacific Northwest, alleging they do more harm than good for wild