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Southeast Aquaculture Resources
Discover lay-friendly resources about Aquaculture in the Southeast United States!
Our curated database includes resources for the general public, seafood lovers, educators, extension personnel, and folks in the service industry.
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Aquaculture and Jobs
This engaging animated video invites viewers to take a fresh look at where seafood comes from and why it matters. Through simple explanations and real-world examples, it shows how fish farming works in the ocean and why it is becoming an important, sustainable way to feed people. It is an easy, approachable watch that leaves viewers with a better understanding of seafood and a new appreciation for how it gets to their plate.
Sponge Restoration in the Florida Keys
Discover how scientists are restoring vital sponge habitats in the Florida Keys and why these simple organisms play a powerful role in keeping coastal ecosystems healthy. This behind-the-scenes look shows how sponges filter water, support marine life, and can be grown and replanted to rebuild damaged habitats. It’s a fascinating glimpse into innovative ocean restoration work in action.
Aquaculture in the Caribbean | AIE Webinar
Discover how the Caribbean is rethinking seafood production and unlocking new opportunities through aquaculture. This talk highlights inspiring innovations, emerging careers, and efforts to build a more resilient future across island communities.
Aquaculture Comic
This comic-style resource teaches viewers about growing seafood demand and how aquaculture helps meet it, noting that seafood is a major global protein source and demand is expected to increase. It introduces two types of finfish aquaculture: coastal open-net pens, which raise fish near shore but can affect surrounding ecosystems, and offshore aquaculture, where fish are farmed in deeper ocean waters to reduce some environmental impacts.
Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery
The Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery is a free, public facility where visitors can explore an indoor aquarium with native fish, turtles, and alligators, as well as walk around outdoor ponds for wildlife viewing and recreation. It offers self-guided experiences and education programs, including classroom resources and hands-on activities designed for school groups and children to learn about aquatic ecosystems and conservation. The site combines interactive exhibits with outdoor exploration to help families, students, and the general public better understand and appreciate natural resources.
Alligator Gar Restoration in Lower Mississippi Valley
This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service page highlights ongoing efforts to restore alligator gar populations in the Lower Mississippi Valley, focusing on habitat recovery, population monitoring, and hatchery stocking. It explains why these ancient apex predators declined and how conservation work is helping rebuild their role in river ecosystems.
Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery
The Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery Visitor Center is a free, family-friendly destination where the public can explore aquariums, display ponds, and nature trails while learning about fish conservation. Visitors, including school groups and children, can take tours and participate in educational programs that explain hatchery operations and the importance of protecting wildlife.
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
The MDWFP Visitor Education Center is an interactive public facility designed to educate and entertain visitors of all ages about freshwater ecosystems, fishing, and conservation. It features hands-on exhibits, a large aquarium, and guided or self-guided tours that make it particularly accessible and engaging for families, consumers, and school groups. The center also offers programs, workshops, and classroom-aligned activities that help students and the general public better understand and care for natural resources.
Watha State Fish Hatchery: The Striped Bass King
This podcast episode of Better Fishing with Two Bald Biologists features a conversation with a fish hatchery superintendent about how hatcheries operate and support fishing opportunities. Aimed at anglers and general audiences, it explores how warmwater species like striped bass are raised and managed for stocking. It also includes practical insights into hatchery production and tips for targeting striped bass during the late spring season.
Coolwater Powerhouse: Table Rock Fish Hatchery
This resource is a podcast episode from Better Fishing with Two Bald Biologists that provides an inside look at fish hatchery operations and aquaculture practices at Table Rock Fish Hatchery. Aimed at anglers and general audiences, it uses an informal but informative conversation to explain how species such as walleye, trout, musky, catfish, and lake sturgeon are raised and stocked. The episode highlights the seasonal nature of production, the technical challenges of raising fish, and the role hatcheries play in supporting fisheries and conservation. It offers listeners a practical, real‑world perspective on how aquaculture supports fishing opportunities in North Carolina.
About the SACC
Background and Objectives
The Southeast Aquaculture Communications Collaborative was developed in 2025 with funding from NOAA to curate, amplify, and increase access to regional aquaculture resources and to implement communication campaigns to increase aquaculture literacy among the general public and seafood consumers. The collaborative is made up of stakeholders across the entire Southeast region (TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, NC, FL, PR, and UVI) who are dedicated to helping the public to better understand aquaculture and learn about ways they can support local seafood farmers.
Click here to learn more about SACC and explore ways that you can get involved.
- Connecting aquaculture producers, researchers, and communities across the Southeast.
- Expanding access to trusted aquaculture information and resources.
- Supporting aquaculture literacy for informed seafood choices.
- Strengthening regional collaboration around local seafood systems.
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SoutheastAquaculture.org
Our website was developed to amplify pre-existing resources about aquaculture for lay audiences in the Southeast region to increase their reach and impact. Many resources have been developed with the support of grants or other limited term funding, which do not typically provide resources for long-term promotion. The goal of our website is to identify, curate, and translate science-based resources to make them more accessible to a wider audience.
