Minorities in Aquaculture: Working To Increase Diversity and Accessibility
NOAA Fisheries Feature Story - February 24, 2021
“When it comes to seafood, diversity is key. Diverse species support healthy ecosystems, and diversifying wild-capture with farmed seafood production supports coastal communities facing economic or environmental uncertainty. However, the need to increase social diversity in the seafood and aquaculture community can often be overlooked. That is exactly why Minorities in Aquaculture was founded.
Minorities in Aquaculture was created with a vision of a diverse and inclusive aquaculture industry. “We are passionate about the restoration of keystone species, especially shellfish, both locally and globally,” said founder Imani Black. “We also believe that the restoration of oysters and other critical shellfish populations requires more people and more diversity.”