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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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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.
Georgia’s Growing Oyster Industry
This article describes the growth of Georgia’s oyster aquaculture industry and how it is shaping coastal communities and ecosystems. It explains how oysters are produced, from hatchery research to farm operations, and highlights new policies that support farming. The piece also shows how partnerships among researchers, farmers, and businesses contribute to economic development and environmental sustainability.
The Future of Aquaculture with Ethan Weber
In this podcast episode, hosts explore aquaculture and sustainability through an interview with Ethan, a marine scientist and educator with the Florida Department of Agriculture. The conversation covers the role and purpose of aquaculture, career pathways in marine science, and Ethan’s experiences living aboard a sailboat while teaching youth about marine life throughout the Caribbean.
America’s Heartland: Dairy, Vineyards, and Catfish Farms
In this tv episode, viewers explore diverse agricultural stories across the United States, including catfish aquaculture, one of the nation’s most significant farm‑raised seafood industries. The episode also features wine production in Ohio, dairy farming in Indiana, and land preservation efforts by farmers in New Jersey, highlighting innovation and stewardship in American agriculture.
Get Aquacultured Podcast – Fish
This Get Aquacultured! podcast episode features Dr. Dan Benetti, who discusses generative and regenerative aquaculture, finfish production challenges in the United States, and investment opportunities. The conversation addresses offshore and land‑based aquaculture systems, regulatory and economic bottlenecks, and the role of collaboration and innovation in advancing sustainable finfish aquaculture.
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.
Soft-Shell Crab Production in Louisiana
This video demonstrates blue crab aquaculture and production concepts, showcasing methods used to grow and manage blue crabs in controlled systems. It highlights practical considerations for farming and fishery operations and is frequently referenced as an example for planning sustainable blue crab aquaculture projects in the southeastern United States.
Research leads #FAUGrad to earn the name ‘Conch Girl’
This short video profile highlights Laura Isaac Norton, an FAU Marine Science graduate whose research and fieldwork supported the design and operation of a queen conch restoration hatchery in The Bahamas. The video documents her hands‑on aquaculture and restoration work and explains how her extensive time studying queen conch earned her the nickname “conch girl.”
Seafood Virtual Office Hour Recordings
Seafood Virtual Office Hour is an online educational program that connects the public with seafood and food safety experts to answer common seafood‑related questions. Each session features a different theme and was held live via Zoom and are now available as recordings for broader public access.
Chasing the Tide: Mission Critical
Mission: Critical is a PBS documentary segment that examines the role of aquaculture and seafood systems in meeting growing food needs. The video highlights science‑based approaches, sustainability, and innovation, framing seafood production as essential to food security, healthy oceans, and resilient coastal economies.
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