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Seafood consumption in the United States is increasing, with demand expected to grow 60% by 2050. Yet seafood production is threatened by challenges imposed by disease, climate change, environmental pollution, and gaps in processing and distribution chains. Unexpected or unexplained events such as harmful algal blooms, disease, or area closures cause further complications. PRESS – Partnership for Research Excellence in Sustainable Seafood – funds are available for science-based projects that apply research, outreach, and industry approaches to solving RI-based sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and other seafood system problems. The $1 million program has funded several innovative, problem-solving projects since last year and is seeking proposals to seed new efforts. To apply for funds – next round due 11/25/24 – or to see further instructions, how PRESS works, or existing projects, visit https://web.uri.edu/cels/press-initiative. Contact Azure Cygler at acygler@uri.edu with questions. PRESS is a partnership of the University of Rhode Island (URI) College of Environment and Life Sciences, the URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Rhode Island Sea Grant, and the URI Coastal Resources Center, with funding secured by U.S. Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed. Photo courtesy of Eating with the Ecosystem
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