Annual Reports

The aim of the ARS Aquaculture Program is to support a safe and affordable domestic supply of seafood products.  

In fiscal year 2021 the ARS Office of National Programs contributed to many federal aquaculture activities, including:

• Leadership in the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittee on Aquaculture provided by an ARS Co-Chair, Executive Secretary and the Chair of the Science Planning Task Force developing the National Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Research;
• Assistance provided to USDA APHIS towards the development of the National Aquaculture Health Plan and Standards;
• Partnering with HeroX and NASA to award a prize challenge entitled, “Protecting the Natural Flavor of Catfish”. A total of 589 participants from 48 countries formed into 29 teams making 85 submissions, with the top six prizes awarded;
• Contributing to Theme Teams led by the USDA Office of the Chief Scientist towards implementing the USDA Science Blueprint: A Roadmap for USDA Science from 2020 to 2025;
• Co-organizing the 2020 48th United States-Japan Natural Resources Aquaculture Workshop, presenting an overview on ARS Aquatic Animal Health research on pests, pathogens and mitigation strategies;

To read more about NP 106 Accomplishments (pdf; 0.3Mb): FY 21 Annual Report

FY 2020 NP 106 Accomplishments (pdf; 0.2Mb): FY 20 Annual Report

FY 2019 NP 106 Accomplishments (pdf; 0.3Mb): FY 19 Annual Report

FY 2018 NP 106 Accomplishments (pdf; 0.2Mb): FY 18 Annual Report

FY 2017 NP 106 Accomplishments (pdf; 0.1Mb):  FY 17 Annual Report