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UMBC Center for Precision Aquaculture launches to boost sustainable U.S. fish farming

Apr 30, 2026 • By Sarah Hansen, M.S. '15

UMBC has secured $1.5 million in congressional funding to establish the UMBC Center for Precision Aquaculture, an interdisciplinary effort aimed at revolutionizing land-based fish production through real-time monitoring and smart technology.