Fish Shouldn’t Need to Fly

Our team has pioneered technologies that minimize water use and maximize waste capture to support healthy fish. These innovations have been implemented in fish farms across New York, Wisconsin, Florida, and beyond. 

So why isn’t more fish being farmed this way in the U.S.? Aquaculture, like other forms of farming, is a complex and challenging process. Advancing the industry requires strong relationships, time, and impactful research. To this end, the Freshwater Institute has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and private sector partners, working together to make aquaculture more reliable, efficient, and cost-effective. 

The Conservation Fund has been at the forefront of this movement for more than 30 years, working toward a future where more fish are farmed within the U.S., and we are less reliant on imports for quality seafood. While there’s still seafood out there with more frequent flyer miles than you, things are changing. As more consumers support sustainable seafood, the industry is evolving. Freshwater Institute is helping lead that change. 

Helping Communities 

Thanks to careful planning and generous support from donors, our research efforts are also helping to feed those in need. Through partnerships with local food banks like Mountaineer Food Bank and DC Central Kitchen, the fish from our research efforts doesn’t go to waste. We’re donating the fish that is ready to harvest to provide meals and culinary training to communities in need.