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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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2021 USDA Farm To School Webinar Series
This video provides an Aquaculture 101 educational overview, introducing global seafood production, the growth of aquaculture, and its role in food security and sustainability. Presented in a classroom and Extension learning context, the talk covers aquaculture systems, efficiency metrics, major farmed species, and Florida‑specific examples, including shellfish, ornamental fish, alligators, and recirculating aquaculture technologies.
The Future of Aquaculture with Ethan Weber
In this podcast episode, hosts explore aquaculture and sustainability through an interview with Ethan, a marine scientist and educator with the Florida Department of Agriculture. The conversation covers the role and purpose of aquaculture, career pathways in marine science, and Ethan’s experiences living aboard a sailboat while teaching youth about marine life throughout the Caribbean.
South Carolina Oyster Mariculture Fact Sheet
This fact sheet describes oyster mariculture in South Carolina, explaining how oysters are grown in coastal waters using farming techniques such as cages and floating systems. It outlines the role of Sea Grant in supporting research, hatchery development, and grower training, and provides an overview of current practices and industry conditions.
North Carolina’s Blue Economy Assets Map
This interactive map highlights Blue Economy businesses, startups, and related assets across North Carolina as part of the UNCW All Blue program. The map categorizes assets across ten Blue Economy sectors and includes NC Sea Grant offices and offshore wind lease areas. It serves as a resource for entrepreneurs, support organizations, and residents interested in expanding Blue Economy activity statewide.
Oyster Farming in the South
This video provides scenes from oyster farms in the southeast Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast to demonstrate how oysters are grown for restaurants and to provide background of the diversity of flavors available for consumption.
Oyster Gardening on the Northern Gulf Coast
Oyster Gardening on the Northern Gulf Coast is a community‑based restoration program that engages volunteers in growing oysters at waterfront sites to support reef recovery. Participants maintain off‑bottom oyster gardens that improve water quality, provide marine habitat, and contribute oysters for restoration efforts across Alabama and Mississippi coastal waters.
National Consumer Guide – Spanish
This Spanish‑language national seafood guide from the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program provides science‑based recommendations to help consumers choose more sustainable seafood. The guide supports informed, responsible seafood choices when shopping or dining in the United States.
HARVEST Program
The HARVEST Internship Program connects university students with Florida aquaculture businesses through paid, part‑time internships. Designed to build workforce skills, the program provides hands‑on experience in aquaculture operations, research, husbandry, outreach, and problem‑solving while supporting productivity, sustainability, and innovation within Florida’s growing aquaculture industry.
Panama City Oyster Trail
The Panama City Oyster Trail is a self‑guided culinary trail showcasing seafood restaurants in Panama City, Florida that feature Gulf oysters in a variety of preparations. The trail connects visitors with local oyster traditions, highlights the region’s maritime heritage, and celebrates oysters as both a cultural and ecological symbol of the Gulf Coast.
Expanding aquaculture of soft blue crabs: Technology transfer and cost analysis
This video provides an overview of a project focused on advancing sustainable soft blue crab aquaculture by transferring hatchery and pond production technologies from the University of Southern Mississippi to North Carolina and the private sector. It involved collaboration between multiple Sea Grant programs and industry partners, developed economic models for production phases, and shared results through demonstration and outreach activities.
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