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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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Coral Restoration Lesson Plan – 1st grade
This first grade lesson plan introduces coral restoration, explaining what corals are and why healthy coral reefs are important. It presents basic coral restoration concepts, such as how corals grow and how people help protect and restore reefs, using age‑appropriate language and visuals designed for early learners.
Florida #AquaTalks
The Florida #AquaTalk video series, hosted by UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant agents and researchers, introduces viewers to the different types of aquaculture practiced across Florida. Through short, accessible discussions, the series highlights aquaculture systems, species, and approaches used throughout the state to support seafood production, research, and coastal communities.
Harmful Algal Bloom Impacts on Aquaculture
This NOAA fact sheet explains what harmful algal blooms (HABs) are, why they occur, and how they can impact aquaculture. It outlines risks to farmed fish and shellfish, including health effects, harvest closures, and economic losses, while also describing environmental drivers and management considerations important for growers and coastal communities.
The Oyster Calculator Lesson Plan
This is an educational activity that introduces how oyster aquaculture can remove excess nitrogen from coastal waters. The lesson guides students in designing a small‑scale oyster farm and using scientific data tools to explore water quality, nutrient cycling, and the role of oysters in improving coastal ecosystems.
What is Aquaculture?
This animated video, appropriate for youth through adults, presents aquaculture as a way to help meet rising global seafood demand. It emphasizes the importance of sustainability, human health, and science‑based decision‑making, illustrating how responsible aquaculture can contribute to food security while supporting environmental stewardship.
Best Food Facts: Aquaculture
The Best Food Facts Aquaculture resource collection provides consumer‑focused, science‑based articles that address common questions about farm‑raised seafood. Topics include food safety, nutrition, sustainability, water use, and U.S. aquaculture practices, using accessible language and expert perspectives to help public audiences better understand how aquaculture contributes to a safe, sustainable food system.
Texas Gulf Seafood Guide
The Texas Gulf Seafood Guide introduces common seafood species harvested from Texas Gulf waters. The guide provides information on locally caught finfish and shellfish, including identification, seasonal availability, and cooking uses. It is designed to help consumers recognize Texas‑caught seafood and better understand the variety of seafood produced along the Texas coast.
Intro to Tropical Seaweed Aquaculture
This course provides an introduction to tropical seaweed farming, starting with an introduction to global aquaculture production and seaweed aquaculture. It outlines the benefits of seaweed to the environment, provides an overview of best management practices to support positive outcomes for communities and ecosystems.
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.
Seafood Guide
This Seafood Watch tool allows users to search for seafood recommendations based on sustainability. Developed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the resource provides ratings to help consumers identify seafood that is fished or farmed responsibly and make informed purchasing choices that support healthy oceans.
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