NOAA Fisheries accepting comments on spatial planning study to identify draft Aquaculture Opportunity Area options within Alaska state waters

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. April 23, 2025  Submit a Public Comment on Spatial Planning Study for Alaska Aquaculture Opportunity Area Options   Seaweed farmers with Seagrove Kelp in Alaska examine their crop. Credit: NOAA Fisheries On April 23, 2025, NOAA Fisheries announced a 30-day public comment period on the preliminary results of the marine spatial planning study including the identification of Draft Aquaculture Opportunity Area (AOA) options in Alaska state waters. Comment Online or By Mail To submit a comment online or by mail, please see instructions on the NOAA Fisheries website. Attend a Public Listening Session Listening Sessions & Oral Comments: NOAA will hold two virtual listening sessions for the collection of oral comments at the following dates and times: Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 2 pm - 4 pm (Alaska Time) Friday, May 16, 2025 | 9 am - 11 am (Alaska Time) Registration for the virtual listening sessions may be completed here. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend. Transcripts and associated slides will be available after the meetings. Learn How to Submit a Public Comment

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