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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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Gulf Seafood: Sustaining Wildlife and Our Way of Life
This webinar introduces viewers to the concept of sustainable seafood in the Gulf region, explaining how fisheries are managed and how environmental, economic, and cultural factors all play a role. It walks through real-world examples, such as Gulf shrimp and aquaculture, while also highlighting challenges like imports, climate change, and habitat loss. The presentation helps audiences understand how seafood choices connect to larger environmental and community impacts.
Overfishing and Aquaculture (Grades 6-8)
This grades 6–8 lesson examines seafood production by comparing wild‑caught fishing and aquaculture systems. Students use simulations, data analysis, and real‑world examples to investigate how overfishing impacts marine ecosystems and how aquaculture can reduce pressure on wild populations when managed sustainably.
The Oyster Calculator Lesson Plan
This is an educational activity that introduces how oyster aquaculture can remove excess nitrogen from coastal waters. The lesson guides students in designing a small‑scale oyster farm and using scientific data tools to explore water quality, nutrient cycling, and the role of oysters in improving coastal ecosystems.
Building an Oyster Reef: A 3-D Activity
This hands‑on lesson for grades 2–5 introduces oyster reefs as important coastal habitats. Students build a three‑dimensional model reef to explore how oysters form reefs, provide habitat, improve water quality, and reduce shoreline erosion. The activity connects oyster ecology to broader concepts of habitats, ecosystems, and natural resource conservation.
Conservation Badge
This grades 3–5 lesson invites students to explore conservation by researching how organizations protect animals, learning the difference between conservation and preservation, and creating a badge that reflects their own conservation actions.
How can oyster farms create homes for fish?
This resource is a student‑friendly scientific article from Science Journal for Kids that explains how oyster farms can provide habitat for fish. It describes a research study using underwater cameras and environmental DNA to observe fish species and their behavior around oyster cages. The article shows that these structures can act like artificial reefs, offering food, shelter, and protection, and supporting many fish species.
FAU Harbor Branch Aquaculture Virtual Field Trip
This video provides a guided virtual tour of the FAU Harbor Branch Aquaculture Park, introducing students to aquaculture research facilities and practices. Viewers learn how aquatic plants and animals are cultured, how systems are designed to support sustainable seafood production, and how aquaculture contributes to food security and environmental research.
Southeast Region Aquaculture 2020 Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of NOAA Fisheries’ work in the Southeast Region, describing the geographic area covered, major commercial and recreational fisheries, and aquaculture activities. It outlines the region’s role in fisheries management, science, and permitting, and presents general statistics that describe fisheries and seafood production in the southeastern United States.
Can science and business work together to save the ocean?
This resource is an adapted scientific article from Science Journal for Kids that explains how scientists and large seafood companies can work together to protect the ocean. Written for student readers, it focuses on the problems of overfishing and unsustainable aquaculture, and how these threaten marine ecosystems and food supplies. The article describes how sharing scientific knowledge with businesses can lead to actions that support both environmental sustainability and the seafood industry.
To Culture or Not to Culture Lesson Plan
This PBS educational activity introduces students to aquaculture by examining its benefits, challenges, and community impacts. Designed for middle and high school classrooms, the lesson uses case studies and a structured debate format to help students explore different perspectives on aquaculture development and sustainability.
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