WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will convene a hearing titled, “Growing the Future: Opportunities to Support Domestic Seafood Through Aquaculture,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The hearing will examine the current state of aquaculture in the United States, future opportunities for offshore, coastal, and inland communities, and the potential impact on the economy.  

Witnesses:

• Dr. Kelly Lucas, Director of the Marine Aquaculture Center, University of Southern Mississippi
• Mr. Mark Luecke, Managing Director and CEO, Prairie AquaTech
• Mr. Donald Kent, President and CEO, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
• Mr. Barton Seaver, Chef and Author

*Witness list subject to change

Hearing Details:

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
10:00 a.m.

This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.