The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries described the decision as "a clear signal to the industry that we intend to invest in offshore aquaculture in the years to come."
The MARA Act would allow the NOAA Office of Aquaculture to authorize offshore aquaculture, streamline approval processes, and establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence.
This is demonstrated by the native oyster restoration project completed in Scotland by the renewable energy company RWE and The Oyster Restoration Company.
