The official launch of the Bay of Plenty's aquaculture strategy is next Monday.
This launch coincides with celebrations for the consent approval for the Eastern Sea Farms' offshore marine farm and for the Opotiki Harbour development.

Environment Bay of Plenty estimates the mussel farm, which will be the largest in New Zealand, will bring significant income and jobs into the region.
The 3800 hectare farm located about 8.5 kilometres off the Opotiki coast will be built in stages.
EBOP chairman John Cronin says aquaculture is the fastest growing seafood sector and we have a unique and exciting opportunity to become a world class aquaculture region.
'Our goal is to have export sales of $250 million by 2025. With the current achievements and progress underway, the Bay of Plenty is now well on its way to building the foundations for that goal,” says John.
He says the government is committed to developing the aquaculture sector and can see the huge economic potential of this relatively new sector.
The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is currently building a research area to help with the development of aquaculture in the region, and is offering courses in aquaculture.