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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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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.
Solutions for Coral Reefs: Restoration
This resource is an educational infographic from NOAA that explains how coral reef restoration works and why it is important. It outlines key restoration strategies such as maintaining genetic diversity, growing corals in nurseries, and outplanting them onto reefs, while also addressing major threats like climate change and pollution. The infographic also includes practical actions individuals can take to support reef health.
Shell to Shore Volunteer Opportunities
This page from Shell to Shore invites volunteers to support oyster shell recycling efforts in Georgia. Volunteers help collect oyster shells from restaurant partners and oyster festivals and assist with returning shells to coastal restoration projects. Opportunities are available in multiple Georgia communities, and interested individuals can sign up for notifications about upcoming events.
Red Tide Toolkit
The Red Tide Tool Kit from Florida Sea Grant is a communication and education resource focused on harmful algal blooms in Florida. It provides ready‑to‑use outreach materials, including social media content, fact sheets, presentations, and videos, to help organizations communicate red tide science, health impacts, and response information to diverse public audiences.
Two Docks Shellfish – Episode 4 – Eating Out: The Hunt For Sustainable Seafood
A documentary about shellfish aquaculture, meet the farmers and witness the process from farm to plate.
Grand Isle Oyster Hatchery
This video offers a virtual tour of the Michael C. Voisin Oyster Hatchery in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Viewers learn about oyster biology and explore ongoing research efforts at the hatchery, highlighting its role in supporting oyster production.
Lessons in Mariculture
Lessons in Mariculture is an educational curriculum developed by North Carolina Sea Grant that introduces students to marine aquaculture in the state. The program includes a series of free, standards‑aligned lesson plans covering aquaculture species, biology, production methods, environmental considerations, and business planning, supporting science education and career exploration in mariculture.
ECO Georgia
ECO Georgia is a nonprofit that empowers students and communities through place-based education rooted in programming about oysters. By connecting learners with oyster farmers, scientists, and maritime professionals and engaging the community and partner organizations we foster environmental stewardship, workforce pathways, and long-term investment in Georgia’s coastal ecosystems.
Careers in Marine Biology
This Spanish‑language Datos Marinos fact sheet from Puerto Rico Sea Grant introduces careers in marine biology. It explains what marine biologists do, the types of environments and organisms they study, and how their work supports conservation, fisheries, and environmental management. The resource also highlights education pathways and skills needed for students interested in this field.
Our Texas, Our Future Films: Redfish Revival
This YouTube video profiles efforts to restore redfish populations along the Gulf Coast through a combination of sustainable aquaculture and responsible wild harvest. Intended for a general audience, the short documentary highlights how conservation, aquaculture, and recreational fishing can work together to support healthy fisheries and coastal ecosystems.
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