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Sustainable Ocean Farming: Holdfast Aquaculture Leads by Example

In anticipation of a boom in the still-nascent industry of American ocean farming (aquaculture), Holdfast Aquaculture is setting a precedent for sustainable and science-based farming practices. The small company runs its commercial and research operations at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, a public-private collaborative ocean institute in San Pedro, California. On the commercial side, Holdfast produces California-native seaweed and shellfish seeds for purchase by seaweed farmers who grow the seafood and sell it to restaurants.

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A Breath of Fresh(er) Ocean Air in the Port of LA

A Breath of Fresh(er) Ocean Air in the Port of LA

Oct 8, 2018

On a clear Friday afternoon, INFEWS trainees and professors enjoyed a boat tour of the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest cargo port and one of Los Angeles’ leading employers.