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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 Reef Week
USVI Coral Reef Week, hosted by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, is a week‑long educational initiative that engages the public in coral reef and marine conservation. The program features free, hands‑on activities including snorkel and kayak tours, coral nursery visits, student programs, and community events designed to highlight the ecological importance of Virgin Islands reef systems.
Ask IFAS: Aquaculture
This research repository provides consumers and stakeholders with access to a wide range of fact sheets covering everything from sustainable seafood practices to innovative technologies and species-specific guidance.
Oyster 101
This free, work‑at‑your‑own‑pace course explores oyster biology, ecology, conservation, and aquaculture in coastal Georgia. Developed through the Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (C.A.R.E.) program, the course highlights the role of oysters in ecosystem health, fisheries, and coastal communities. It can be taken independently or as part of stewardship and docent training programs.
Stay for the Seafood – Lafourche/Terrebonne
This video features Chef Nathan Richard of Cuvée, a Terrebonne/Lafourche food icon, as he prepares house specialties Fried Alligator & Waffles and Turtle Soup. Using seafood and ingredients sourced from Louisiana fishermen and farmers, the video highlights regional culinary traditions and the importance of locally harvested products to coastal food systems.
Production and Sale of Soft-shell Blue Crabs
This video introduces the production and sale of soft‑shell blue crabs in Louisiana, the nation’s leading producer of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus). It explains the molting process that creates soft‑shell crabs, why the soft stage is brief, and how shedding significantly increases crab value for seafood markets.
NWRC Mississippi Field Station – Aquaculture Research
This virtual field trip provides an overview of aquaculture research conducted at the NWRC Mississippi Field Station. Through interviews with researchers, the video introduces studies on catfish aquaculture, fish‑eating bird interactions, disease transmission, and management strategies, highlighting how applied research supports aquaculture producers, wildlife management, and collaboration among universities, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
Florida Crossroads – Seafood Farming
In this edition of Florida Crossroads, we go inside the Florida Atlantic University’s research facilities and explore ways they’re sharing the results with commercial operations, including a first-of-its-kind company producing pompano in tanks on land.
Catalogue of United States Farm-Raised Seafood
This document introduces aquaculture seafood for consumers, explaining what farm‑raised seafood is and profiles many species farmed in the U.S. It highlights flavor and texture differences, basic nutrition information, and everyday serving ideas, including simple preparation methods and recipes.
Overview of Urban Aquaculture
This UF/IFAS Extension fact sheet introduces urban aquaculture and how fish and plants can be raised in city and suburban spaces. It explains approaches like aquaponics and recirculating systems and explores setups for backyards, rooftops, garages, and community gardens. The publication highlights both opportunities and challenges for small-scale or commercial food production in urban environments.
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.
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