This research project will produce a set of quantitative metrics that will inform the concept of regenerative aquaculture as a means to produce ecological benefits while producing food and…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $963,000 to The University Corporation, effective May 1, 2025 through October 31, 2027, under the Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects program (CFDA 11.469). The primary deliverable is the development of quantitative metrics to advance the concept of regenerative aquaculture as a sustainable approach that produces ecological benefits while generating food production and socioeconomic value for communities. The research will be conducted at California State University, Northridge, with The University Corporation serving as the research administration vehicle for the institution's federally funded activities.

This initiative aligns with NOAA's broader mission to support marine science research and environmental conservation while advancing sustainable resource management and community resilience in coastal regions. The quantitative metrics generated through this project will provide evidence-based tools to inform policy and practice regarding regenerative aquaculture's capacity to deliver multiple benefits across ecological, food security, and economic dimensions.

This research project will produce a set of quantitative metrics that will inform the concept of regenerative aquaculture as a means to produce ecological benefits while producing food and socioeconomic value to communities.