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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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Así es la primera finca de ostras en Puerto Rico
¿Sabías que en Puerto Rico se cultivan ostras? Mujeres de Islas lidera la única finca de ostras en todo el archipiélago, en colaboración con la Asociación Pesquera de Culebra. El proyecto financiado por la Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA, en inglés) busca desarrollar esta industria a fin de crear empleos e incrementar la soberanía alimentaria en la isla municipio.
Oyster Farming Grows Market (Part 2)
This video highlights an off‑bottom oyster farming operation at Point Aux Pines in Mobile Bay, Alabama. It describes how farmed oysters are produced at commercial scale to support local seafood supply, restaurants, and coastal economies, while also contributing environmental benefits such as increased oyster presence and water quality improvement.
Discover Alabama Extension: Oyster Farming
This video showcases the growth of Alabama’s oyster farming industry while highlighting the critical support provided by Alabama Extension to help farmers succeed. It explores both the challenges and opportunities of oyster aquaculture, emphasizing science-based guidance, sustainability, and seafood quality. The resource gives viewers a closer look at how oysters reach consumers while supporting coastal economies.
Georgia Aquaculture
This webpage provides an overview of Georgia’s aquaculture industry. It discusses the history of commonly farmed species, extension contact information, and further resources.
FAO elearning Academy
The FAO eLearning Academy offers multiple free, globally focused aquaculture courses, designed for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and producers worldwide. These courses emphasize sustainable aquaculture development, governance, and technical capacity building.
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.
Catching Eels, Hunting Traditions & Oyster Farmers | Texas Parks & Wildlife Series (Full Episode)
A segment from the PBS series Texas Parks & Wildlife offers a lively mix of outdoor stories, including eel research, family hunting traditions, and oyster farming along the Gulf Coast. It’s designed for a broad audience, blending short, engaging stories and visuals to appeal especially to middle school–adult viewers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families interested in conservation, wildlife, and recreation.
Alabama Shellfish Aquaculture Update: Production Year 2024
This short informational article from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System provides an update on the state’s shellfish aquaculture industry. It focuses on recent production data, including the number of farms, oysters harvested, market value, and farming methods such as off‑bottom systems. The article also highlights industry growth, infrastructure like hatcheries and nurseries, and the economic importance of oyster aquaculture in Alabama.
State To You – Aquaculture Virtual Field Trip
A short welcome video from Mississippi State University invites viewers inside a large aquaculture teaching and research facility, showcasing ponds, raceways, and hands‑on operations. They highlight how the program supports both industry and conservation by studying different species and production methods, giving viewers an exciting look at how aquaculture works at a real university scale.
Oysters: A Vital Component of Coastal Ecosystems Viewing Guide
This grades 3–8 viewing guide supports a Chasing the Tide video that examines the ecological importance of oysters along the Texas Gulf Coast. Students learn how oyster reefs support water quality, coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon storage, while exploring human impacts and restoration efforts. The guide includes discussion questions, background reading, and hands‑on poster or writing activities focused on conservation and sustainable resource use.
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