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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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Little Seafoodies Recipes
This collection of “Little Seafoodies” recipes offers quick, kid-friendly seafood meals designed to help families easily add healthy fish and shellfish to everyday diets. It focuses on simple, approachable dishes that appeal to children while supporting better nutrition and family mealtime habits. The resource is especially useful for parents, educators, and anyone looking for easy ways to introduce kids to seafood.
Overfishing and Aquaculture (Grades 3-5)
This grades 3–5 lesson introduces students to seafood sources by comparing wild‑caught fishing and aquaculture systems. Through discussion, simulations, and data analysis, students explore how overfishing affects ocean ecosystems and how aquaculture can help meet food needs while reducing environmental pressure when managed sustainably.
Florida Seafood Market Locator
This statewide directory helps consumers find local seafood retail markets carrying Florida‑harvested seafood. Maintained by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, it connects the public with markets supplied by commercial fishermen and aquaculture producers. Listings span the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and encourage shoppers to ask for “Fresh From Florida” seafood to support local fisheries.
Seafood Basics
This Seafood Watch resource provides an introduction to the key concepts behind sustainable seafood. It explains how seafood is caught or farmed, why sourcing matters for ocean health, and how individuals and businesses can make more informed seafood choices using science‑based guidance.
Tech Talk: Cage Culture in Existing Waters
This podcast episode provides an overview of cage culture in existing ponds. It covers suitable fish species, basic site and water quality needs, cage placement and feeding practices, and common challenges encountered in cage culture, offering practical guidance for successful pond‑based aquaculture.
Florida Crossroads – Seafood Farming
In this edition of Florida Crossroads, we go inside the Florida Atlantic University’s research facilities and explore ways they’re sharing the results with commercial operations, including a first-of-its-kind company producing pompano in tanks on land.
Aquaculture Table & Flowchart
The Aquaculture Flowchart is a three‑page educational infographic from National Agriculture in the Classroom that illustrates how farm‑raised seafood is produced, harvested, and reaches consumers. Using visuals and clear language, it highlights aquaculture methods and nutrition facts for species such as catfish, clams, crawfish, oysters, shrimp, and trout, supporting agricultural and food systems education.
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.
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.
Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips Series
This Florida Sea Grant Marine Science Minute episode introduces Seafood at Your Fingertips, an online program designed to help consumers feel confident cooking seafood at home. It highlights Florida’s diverse seafood products and provides step‑by‑step guidance on selection and preparation, while teaching smart seafood choices, sustainable fisheries, and the health benefits of a seafood‑rich diet.
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