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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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Tide to Table Profile: Holy Ground Oysters
This NOAA Fisheries Tide to Table profile highlights Holy Ground Oyster Company, a family‑run oyster farm in coastal Mississippi. The article introduces oyster farmer Thomas Piecuch and his transition from fisheries science to aquaculture, offering insight into oyster farming operations, workforce training, and the growth of Mississippi’s emerging farmed oyster industry.
Florida Alligator Meat, Skins and Hides
This resource from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services explains the ecological importance of the American alligator and its role in Florida’s conservation and management programs. The page describes alligator meat and leather products, population recovery through regulated harvesting and farming, and how consumer purchases support conservation, monitoring, and habitat management efforts statewide.
Texas Gulf Seafood Locator
This searchable directory connects consumers with restaurants and seafood markets that source Texas Gulf–harvested seafood. Maintained by Texas Gulf Seafood, the tool allows users to filter by location and business type to locate sellers promoting locally caught fish and shellfish, supporting Gulf commercial fishermen and regional seafood economies.
Discover Alabama Extension: Oyster Farming
This video showcases the growth of Alabama’s oyster farming industry while highlighting the critical support provided by Alabama Extension to help farmers succeed. It explores both the challenges and opportunities of oyster aquaculture, emphasizing science-based guidance, sustainability, and seafood quality. The resource gives viewers a closer look at how oysters reach consumers while supporting coastal economies.
Blue Crab Biology
This short video provides a brief introduction into the biology of blue crabs, an important part of Georgia’s recreational fishing and seafood industry. It discusses their life cycle and how to differentiate male crabs from female crabs.
Aquademia: The Seafood Podcast
This podcast features short, conversational episodes focused on aquaculture topics. Intended for a general audience and aquaculture professionals alike, it explores research, industry projects, and real-world perspectives through expert interviews. The format makes current aquaculture issues easy to follow and accessible for listeners interested in seafood and aquatic farming.. This episode focuses on Pine Island Redfish in Florida.
So You Want to Be A Marine Biologist Podcast
So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist is a podcast that explores marine science careers and research through conversations with professionals working across ocean‑related fields. The podcast relates directly to aquaculture through episodes that focus on queen conch aquaculture, coral restoration, and seaweed farming, highlighting applied marine science approaches to food production, habitat restoration, and coastal sustainability.
Infographics on Eating Fish for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This FDA infographic provides consumer guidance on eating fish during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It explains the nutritional role of fish in the diet, outlines recommended weekly amounts, defines a standard serving size, and groups fish into categories to support informed food choices.
Sun Shrimp – Episode 8 – Eating Out: The Hunt For Sustainable Seafood
This video follows a visit to a commercial shrimp farm in South Florida, featuring interviews with farm managers, technicians, geneticists, and water‑quality specialists. Viewers are introduced to shrimp breeding, larval rearing, feed development, genetics, water management, harvesting, and processing, alongside perspectives from chefs who work with domestically farmed shrimp, offering an overview of modern U.S. shrimp aquaculture and seafood supply chains.
Sustainable Seafood | EcoSense for Living
This PBS video, set in New Orleans, Louisiana, explores how seafood can be produced and enjoyed in ways that support long-term sustainability. It highlights community efforts to promote responsible choices, including buying local seafood, understanding wild-caught versus farm-raised options, and trying underused species. The resource helps viewers connect everyday food decisions to the health of coastal ecosystems and fisheries. It includes educational standards and support material for classroom use.
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