Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture

🌊🦪 Cookbook Giveaway! 🦪🌊 We’re excited to feature founding member and CSA Chef Lead Sammy Monsour in our next National Seafood Month giveaway, highlighting his succulent recipe for Savory Oyster Bread Pudding from his cookbook “Salt & Shore.” 🦪🍞 This dish pays homage to the beloved oyster, a Southern delicacy with deep cultural roots and a critical role in the sustainability of our oceans. Oysters aren’t just delicious—they’re one of the cleanest marine foods. These remarkable mollusks filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, helping to clean our waterways while offering a naturally sustainable food source. 🌊 At Lowcountry Oysters in Charleston, farmer and fellow CSA member Trey McMillian works to cultivate some of the freshest oysters while supporting the health of our marine ecosystems. 🌿 As the world’s fastest-growing food system, aquaculture—done right—presents a solution for feeding our growing population in a sustainable, responsible way. It’s time to rethink what we know about farm-raised seafood and celebrate sustainable marine farming alongside our terrestrial farmers. 🐟 How to Enter on INSTAGRAM: 1️⃣ Tag someone you’d love to cook this dish with—or for! 2️⃣ Follow @csaquaculture and @samuelmonsour on INSTAGRAM 📆 Winners will be announced via DM at the end of October! Join us in celebrating National Seafood Month with this oyster-inspired giveaway, and stay tuned for more delicious cookbooks throughout October! 🐟💚

🎉 Cookbook Giveaway! 🎉 Our next giveaway for National Seafood Month features CSA founding member Chef Matthew Raiford and his incredible recipe for Sapelo Clams Casino, from his cookbook “Bress ’n’ Nyam.” 🍽️ This dish plays off the classic, combining linguine with clams, bacon, white wine, and a unique twist—Culantro, an herb grown right on Matthew’s farm in Brunswick, Georgia. 🌱🍝 At the heart of this recipe are the succulent clams from Sapelo Sea Farms, Georgia’s oldest-running clam farm. Established in 1997 by Captain Charlie Phillips, this family-owned farm is more than just a business—it’s a way of life. 🌊 Captain Charlie’s 40+ years of experience in shrimping, fishing, and shellfish farming ensure that Sapelo Sea Farms operates sustainably, protecting the waters while providing some of the freshest clams along the Eastern Seaboard. 🦪 How to Enter on INSTAGRAM: 1️⃣ Tag someone you’d love to cook this dish with—or for! 2️⃣ Follow @csaquaculture and @chefarmermatthew on INSTAGRAM 📆 Winners will be announced via DM at the end of October! Join us in celebrating National Seafood Month and supporting sustainable U.S. aquaculture. Stay tuned for more cookbook giveaways throughout October! 🐟💚

🎉 Cookbook Giveaway! 🎉 We’re kicking off our first cookbook giveaway for National Seafood Month with a fantastic recipe from founding chef member Valentine Thomas JD! Get ready to cook up her Cajun Fried Catfish on Jalapeno Corn Bread from her book ”Good Catch.” 🐟🔥 At the Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture, we’re passionate about supporting sustainable, American farm-raised seafood, such as catfish from the Mississippi Delta. It’s clean, healthy, and absolutely delicious. 🌿 U.S. aquaculture currently accounts for only 7% of our national seafood production, with the rest coming from well-managed wild fisheries. However, even when combining domestic wild-caught and farm-raised seafood, it still falls short of meeting the growing demand—an estimated 90% of the seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported.🌍 That’s why we support the expansion of U.S. aquaculture into offshore federal waters. This is about advancing science, promoting sustainability, and ensuring social equity within our seafood systems. How to Enter on INSTAGRAM: 1️⃣ Tag someone you’d love to cook this dish with—or for! 2️⃣ Follow @csaquaculture and @valentinethomas on INSTAGRAM 📆 Winners will be announced via DM at the end of October! Stay tuned for more cookbook giveaways throughout October! 🐟💚

Congratulations to CSA Future Leader, Angelo Macapagal San Pablo, on becoming a 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow!

🐟🌊 Happy National Seafood Month! 🌊🐟 This October, we’re celebrating with something extra special at @csaquaculture. We’ll be showcasing incredible, seasonal recipes from the cookbooks of our award-winning chef members—each one highlighting the delicious possibilities of sustainably farm-raised U.S. seafood. 🇺🇸🦪 We’re also on a mission to help grow the supply of responsibly farmed seafood right here at home! Stay tuned all month for recipe inspiration and signed cookbook giveaways from our amazing chefs. 🍴📚 Let’s #GrowItHereDoItRight and bring more sustainable, U.S.-farmed seafood to our tables. 💙 #NationalSeafoodMonth #SustainableSeafood #SupportLocalFarms #Aquaculture #EatLocal #FarmToTable

Environmental Defense Fund’s new report highlights species like cobia, red drum, and blue mussels as likely candidates for U.S. open ocean aquaculture. With careful management, these species can shape the future of environmentally responsible seafood production. "Open ocean aquaculture has the potential to strengthen U.S. seafood supply," says author and CSA Future Leader Poppy Brittingham. But species selection is critical to ensuring sustainability. Learn more about the report from Poppy's blog: https://lnkd.in/gavhjTyA #GrowitHereDoitRight #sustainableaquaculture

📢 New Report Announcement! 📢 As U.S. policymakers consider legislation on #OpenOceanAquaculture, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has released a timely report: "What Will We Grow Here? An Analysis of Candidate Species for Open Ocean Aquaculture in the United States." This comprehensive analysis highlights finfish, shellfish, and seaweed species that are primed for sustainable offshore farming, offering insights that can shape the future of U.S. aquaculture. Key highlights include: Finfish like cobia & kanpachi 🐟 Shellfish such as blue mussels 🦪 Seaweed, including giant kelp 🌿 Explore the full report to see how these species have the potential to boost domestic seafood production while protecting marine ecosystems. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ggs82JUc #SustainableSeafood #AquacultureInnovation #EDF #MarineConservation #Aquaculture

The CSA is celebrating #AquacultureWeek! We are a partnership of environmental advocates, industry leaders, and award-winning chefs dedicated to growing sustainable aquaculture in the U.S. that equitably benefits people and communities—all while protecting the environment. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dUBjXHUD #GrowItHereDoItRight

Today’s CSA member spotlight shines on RETI Center. Based in New York, RETI Center educates, trains, and collaborates with local youth, industry experts, and the community to promote a balance of equity, ecology, and economy. Founded by the Red Hook community after Superstorm Sandy, the center works to reimagine and empower and help waterfront communities adapt to the new climate reality. RETI Center’s ambitious projects build, train, and teach the practices that will help restore our built and natural environment, which includes local, sustainable aquaculture. Learn more at reticenter.org.

We’d like you to meet CSA Member Captain Scott Hickman. With 35 years of experience as a charter boat captain as well as experience as a commercial fishermen, Capt. Scott offers a unique perspective on aquaculture. He’s an advocate for building a healthy blue economy, believing that sustainable aquaculture will be the cornerstone of keeping historical fishing communities vibrant. He aims to help reshape the goals of U.S. aquaculture, decrease our reliance on imported seafood, and contribute to a safer and more prosperous nation. “Done right, offshore aquaculture will be a cornerstone of a healthy, sustainable U.S. seafood economy,” he said. “It can complement wild-caught fishing and help meet the demand for locally sourced seafood.”