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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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Environmental Science: Oyster Units
This project‑based environmental science unit uses oysters as a focal species to explore nature‑based solutions along the Georgia coast. Students investigate oyster biology, ecosystem services, shoreline protection, and oysters as a keystone species through a series of four lesson plans. The unit culminates in a team project where students design a community‑based solution using oyster‑related ecosystem concepts.
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.
Aquaculture in the Classroom
FWC’s Aquaculture in the Classroom Program engages students through hands‑on activities that teach the fundamentals of aquaculture and stock enhancement. By raising marine species and learning how hatchery‑reared fish support wild populations, students explore how aquaculture contributes to Florida’s marine fisheries management, conservation, and science‑based restoration efforts.
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.
Redfish Revival | Texas Wildlife
A PBS video about the revival of Redfish in Texas along with teaching resources including tips, discussion questions, and background readings for middle school and high school audiences.
Agribusiness alumni Christen Wall of Louisiana Alligator Farm
This video features LSU College of Agriculture alumna Christen Wall, who returned to her family’s C&M Gator Farm after earning a degree in agribusiness. Christen shares the history of Louisiana alligator farming, explains how conservation practices helped recover the species from endangered status, and discusses how her agribusiness training supports running a small farming operation.
Shellfish Culture Infographic
This infographic explains shellfish culture, describing how shellfish such as oysters and clams are raised through aquaculture in coastal waters. It outlines common culture methods, basic equipment, and growing environments used for shellfish production. The infographic presents shellfish culture as a core component of marine aquaculture in Florida waters.
Trout in the Classroom: Program Guide
This resource is a step by step web guide for starting a Trout in the Classroom program. It is designed for educators new to the program and explains how to plan, fund, set up, and maintain a classroom aquarium. It also covers curriculum integration and fish release planning.
Treasure Coast Shellfish – Episode 10 -Eating Out: The Hunt For Sustainable Seafood
A documentary about shellfish aquaculture, meet the farmers and witness the process from farm to plate.
Seaweed Toolkit
The Seaweed Toolkit is a marketing and communication resource developed by the National Seaweed Hub and hosted by Maine and New Hampshire Sea Grant. It provides seaweed farmers and businesses with messaging guidance, social media assets, graphics, and outreach tools to help tell the seaweed story and promote sustainable seaweed products.
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