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South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program
The South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program is a month‑long, paid training program that prepares participants for careers in commercial fishing and mariculture, including oyster and clam farming. Offered by the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, the program combines classroom instruction with hands‑on experience at sea and supports entry into South Carolina’s commercial seafood and aquaculture workforce.
The Oyster Trail In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
This webpage outlines The Oyster Trail, a self-guided food trail in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. Designed for visitors and locals alike, it maps out restaurants known for serving oysters in different styles, from raw and fried to baked and grilled. The trail helps diners plan a multi-stop oyster experience while exploring the local seafood scene.
Gullah Geechee Seafood Trail
The Gullah Geechee Seafood Trail is a cultural and culinary initiative highlighting Gullah Geechee–owned seafood businesses along the southeastern U.S. coast. The trail connects visitors to traditional seafood dishes, maritime heritage, and living cultural practices while supporting local fishers, restaurants, and communities and preserving Gullah Geechee foodways tied to coastal waters.
HARVEST Program
The HARVEST Internship Program connects university students with Florida aquaculture businesses through paid, part‑time internships. Designed to build workforce skills, the program provides hands‑on experience in aquaculture operations, research, husbandry, outreach, and problem‑solving while supporting productivity, sustainability, and innovation within Florida’s growing aquaculture industry.
Georgia Oyster Trail “Trail 17”
Georgia Grown Trail 17 is a coastal agritourism corridor running from Kingsland to Savannah, Georgia, connecting visitors with local seafood producers and food businesses. The trail features the Georgia Oyster Trail, showcasing both farmed and wild oysters, and highlights partnerships with UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant to link aquaculture, fisheries, and coastal tourism.
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.
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Volunteer Opportunities
UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant offer volunteer opportunities that support aquaculture and shellfish research, including activities related to oyster hatcheries, oyster reef restoration, water quality monitoring, and public education. Volunteers assist with hands‑on science, outreach, and stewardship efforts that strengthen sustainable aquaculture and coastal resource management along Georgia’s coast.
Panama City Oyster Trail
The Panama City Oyster Trail is a self‑guided culinary trail showcasing seafood restaurants in Panama City, Florida that feature Gulf oysters in a variety of preparations. The trail connects visitors with local oyster traditions, highlights the region’s maritime heritage, and celebrates oysters as both a cultural and ecological symbol of the Gulf Coast.
Big Bend Shellfish Trail
The Florida Shellfish Trail connects visitors to working waterfront communities along Florida’s Big Bend, highlighting local shellfish fisheries and aquaculture. Through maps, tours, and educational materials, the trail showcases where shellfish are grown, harvested, sold, and prepared, emphasizing the region’s cultural heritage, sustainable seafood practices, and the role shellfish play in healthy coastal ecosystems.
Minorities in Aquaculture Internship Program
The MIA Internship Program is a workforce development initiative from Minorities in Aquaculture that provides paid, hands‑on internships in aquaculture and maritime fields. The program places participants with partner organizations nationwide, offering immersive experiences across farming, research, and outreach settings while supporting career exploration, skill‑building, and professional networking within the aquaculture sector.
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