; (B) the history, use and preservation of Indigenous and traditional aquaculture practices and ecological knowledge; (C) providing technical assistance to aquaculture farmers and businesses, including technical assistance that pertains to shellfish, algae, and land-based aquaculture systems, using the best available science; and (D) any other aspects of the implementation of this section. (2) Membership (A) In general The Committee shall be composed of 14 members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom— (i) 1 shall be a representative of the Department, who shall serve as chair of the Committee; (ii) 4 shall be individuals who are aquaculture producers who employ best practices and limit adverse effects that result from the operations of the aquaculture producers; (iii) 2 shall be representatives from an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) or from a Native Hawaiian organization (as such term is defined in section 2 of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act ( 25 U.S.C. 3001 )); (iv) 1 shall be a representative from a State or interstate commission; (v) 1 shall be a representative from an institution of higher education or extension program; (vi) 1 shall be an individual who represents a nonprofit organization, which may include a public health, environmental, or community organization; (vii) 1 shall be an individual who represents a relevant port, coastal, or working waterfront community; (viii) 1 shall be an individual with supply chain experience, which may include a food aggregator, wholesale food distributor, food hub, or an individual who has direct-to-consumer market experience; (ix) 1 shall be an individual with related experience or expertise in aquaculture production practices, as determined by the Secretary