1. Soy Aquaculture Alliance
Enabling Aquaculture to Catch On

2. Soy Aquaculture Alliance (SAA)
Soy Aquaculture Alliance is a Membership Organization Created by U.S. Soybean Growers to Focus on Soy in Aquaculture Research and to Increase the Utilization of U.S. Soy in Aquaculture.
SAA Works on Outreach, Education, and Advocacy to Support the U.S. Aquaculture Industry.
Vision of SAA
As the recognized leader of soy-based aquaculture research, we are the hub of information and collaboration for soy and aquaculture partners committed to:
Cultivating the next generation of high-value soy solutions
Growing a more successful US aquaculture industry
Making US soybeans the most sustainable, widely trusted and utilized aquafeed ingredient
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3. Special Thanks to the Soy Aquaculture Alliance Members Who Drive the Work of SAA
Thank you for your Partnership to Impact the Use of US Soy in Aquaculture!
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4. Aquaculture in the United States
Freshwater Production – 344,882 Metric Tons
Marine Production – 119,059 Metric Tons
Salmon 104,709
Shrimp 14,350
Total 463,941 Metric Tons
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5. Aquaculture in the United States
Over 90% of seafood eaten in the U.S. is imported
Seafood imports are over $12 billion dollars per year
We farm a little under 2.5% of our consumption of seafood in the U.S.
Growth opportunity for our U.S. Soy
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6. Aquaculture Strengths in the United States
Feed Ingredient Production
Aquaculture Research Expertise
Food Safety and Environmental Standards
Technical Innovation
World’s Largest Exclusive Economic Zone
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7. Future Growth Outlook
Aquaculture remains the fastest growing feed production sector
We now exceed beef consumption with fish consumption
Aquaculture opportunities exist for the US and the need is there
92% Imported --- $12 Billion Dollars
We need to unlock the opportunity
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8. Status of the Regulation in the U.S.
Federal
States and Local
Permitting
Remains a Significant Constraint
Challenging
but some
Positive
Progress
in Offshore
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9. The Importance of Soy Based Feed Ingredients
High Quality Nutrition
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10. The Importance of Soy Based Feed Ingredients
Economical Protein and Lipid Resources
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11. The Importance of Soy Based Feed Ingredients
Consistent and Renewable
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12. The Importance of Soy Based Feed Ingredients
Sustainable
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13. Soy Aquaculture Alliance Research
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14. Education and Outreach
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15. Coalition for US Seafood Producers (CUSP)
Goal of CUSP is to promote collaboration among members of the core industries it serves, and connect the supply and demand sides of the seafood industry to enhance and benefit their businesses.
CUSP is a core group of seafood industry stakeholders with a common interest to grow domestic aquaculture. Including aquaculture and feed producers, retail and restaurant customers, researchers, technology and feed suppliers.
Focus Area:
Congressional Aquaculture Caucus
First Co-Chair for the Caucus is Now On-Board
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16. Updated USDA HHS Dietary Guidelines for Seafood Consumption in the United States
Lean protein
Eat Seafood twice a week as recommended
by USDA Dietary Guidelines
Heart health
Brain health
It Tastes Great and There Are so Many Soy-Fed Choices
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17. Thank you