NOAA's Community of Practice for Aquaculture Literacy (CoPAL)

U.S. aquaculture provides safe, sustainable seafood and creates jobs and business opportunities in coastal communities in the United States. Since 2017, NOAA Fisheries, the National Sea Grant Office and NOAA Office of Education have worked together to coordinate cross-sectoral partnerships that enhance public understanding of aquaculture. This collaboration culminated in a plan to better connect NOAA with external partners across different sectors, including aquaculture industry members and aquarium educators, through a Community of Practice for Aquaculture Literacy (CoPAL).