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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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The Presence of PCBs in Certain Species of Cultivated Fish
This fact sheet discusses polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), explaining their industrial origins, persistence in the environment, bioaccumulation in farmed fish, and implications for seafood consumption and human health.
Sapelo Sea Farms – A Fork in the Road
This video follows Captain Charlie Phillips of Sapelo Sea Farms along the Georgia coast, highlighting hard clam aquaculture and small‑scale commercial fishing. Viewers learn how little neck clams are grown and harvested in tidal flats, and how limited, hook‑and‑line fishing for species such as red snapper supports local seafood markets and sustainable fishing traditions.
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.
SafeOysters.com
SafeOysters.org is an educational website providing information about Vibrio vulnificus and the risks associated with consuming raw shellfish or exposing open wounds to marine environments. The site offers tailored guidance for health care providers, food and health educators, consumers, fishermen, and industry, focusing on prevention, risk awareness, and safe seafood handling practices.
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.
Potlikker Farm & Georgia Sea Grill – A Fork in the Road Episode
This video highlights Georgia Sea Grill’s farm‑to‑table model, showing how the restaurant sources vegetables, fruits, and herbs directly from Potlikker Farm and serves locally sourced proteins. It features Satilla Ponds Farm‑raised catfish, demonstrating how local aquaculture and agriculture combine to deliver fresh, seasonal flavors from farm and pond to plate.
Nature’s Water Filter: Oyster Lesson Plan
This educator lesson plan introduces oyster filtration as a key ecosystem service for grades 2–12. Using hands‑on experiments and data collection, students explore how oysters improve water quality in estuaries. The activity emphasizes oyster biology, estuarine ecosystems, and the role of oysters as keystone species supporting environmental health.
Selling Seafood In Georgia
This guide explains how to start or expand a seafood business in Georgia. It describes the main types of seafood sellers, outlines state and federal licensing and permitting requirements, and identifies the agencies involved in regulating seafood harvesting, processing, and sales. The document also clarifies how regulations differ for retailers, wholesalers, and food service establishments.
Sustainable Seafood Choices with Sarah Curry
This recorded webinar features Sarah Curry, founder of Sereia Films, presenting an educational overview of how seafood choices affect ocean health. Hosted by the Marine Environmental Education Center in Florida, the talk explores wild‑caught and farmed seafood, fisheries management, aquaculture practices, consumer decision‑making, and practical ways individuals can support sustainable oceans through informed seafood choices.
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.
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