The US action plan is focused on combating illegal fishing and enhancing seafood traceability, and follows consultation with more than 7,000 stakeholders.
"This investment will help modernize data delivery in support of the nation's $370 billion fishing industry," said U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo.
NOAA Fisheries has launched a new information portal providing an overview of the permitting process for shellfish farming in Washington State, the USA's largest producer of farmed shellfish.
