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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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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.
Soft Shell Crab Word Search & Facts for Kids
This printable word search activity introduces kids to blue crabs through a simple, hands-on puzzle. Designed for elementary-aged learners, it reinforces vocabulary related to blue crabs and coastal environments while supporting spelling and observation skills. The activity works well as a classroom supplement or informal learning resource.
Oyster Resources – Distance Learning Lab
Distance Learning Lab: Oysters is an online educational resource from the North Carolina Coastal Federation that explores oyster biology, ecology, and aquaculture. Through videos, lessons, and activities for multiple age levels, the lab highlights oysters’ roles in food systems, water filtration, fish habitat, and coastal restoration.
Overfishing and Aquaculture (Grades 3-5)
This grades 3–5 lesson introduces students to seafood sources by comparing wild‑caught fishing and aquaculture systems. Through discussion, simulations, and data analysis, students explore how overfishing affects ocean ecosystems and how aquaculture can help meet food needs while reducing environmental pressure when managed sustainably.
Party for the Planet: Oysters
This video introduces viewers to salt marsh ecosystems and explains how oysters help maintain water quality by filtering pollutants. It also connects coastal environmental health to everyday human activities, such as urban runoff and landscaping choices. The resource shows how native plants and simple actions at home can help protect these ecosystems.
Beachcombing – Oyster Bag
We found a bag of oysters on the beach! Not just any bag, but an oyster farming bag. Listen to this episode of Beachcombing with Jace Tunnell and Ellis Chapman (Oyster Resource and Recovery Center at HRI) to hear what exactly this thing is and why it might have been washed up onto the beach.
Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery Tours
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers engaging tour experiences at the Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery, giving visitors a unique, up‑close look at how fish are raised and managed. They encourage guests to explore the outdoor raceways through self‑guided tours, where visitors can observe trout at different stages of development and may even catch feeding or stocking activities in action. They also provide scheduled group and educational tours with access to knowledgeable staff, making it a great hands‑on opportunity for students, families, and nature enthusiasts to learn about conservation and fisheries firsthand.
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.
Coral Reef Education Trunks
The Florida’s Coral Reef Education and Activities resource provides lesson plans, materials, and activities for grades K–12 focused on coral reef science and conservation. The page includes educator‑designed lessons, digital and printable resources, and additional videos, games, and art and science activities to support classroom and informal learning.
Audubon Aquarium
The Audubon Aquarium is an AZA‑accredited facility and a great place to see aquatic animals up close, representing ecosystems like the Mississippi River, Gulf waters, and beyond. Many of the animals in modern aquariums are produced through aquaculture or managed breeding programs rather than taken from the wild, showing how aquaculture technology helps sustain these exhibits while supporting conservation and education.
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