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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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Catfish Information
This Mississippi State University Extension resource provides an overview of commercial catfish production in the United States, with emphasis on Mississippi’s role as the nation’s leading producer. The page describes the history, scale, geographic regions, pond systems, and water sources used in catfish aquaculture, highlighting its economic importance and production practices.
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.
Cooking with Seafood Video Series
The Texas Sea Grant Cooking with Seafood YouTube playlist features short, instructional videos led by extension agents that demonstrate how to prepare Texas‑harvested Gulf seafood. The videos emphasize simple, approachable recipes while promoting seafood safety, selection, and the benefits of eating local seafood to support coastal communities and fisheries.
MSC Teacher’s Pack: Seafood
This resource is a teacher resource pack that provides classroom materials about fish, marine ecosystems, and sustainable fishing. It is designed for primary school classrooms (Key Stages 1 and 2) and includes lesson ideas, activity sheets, resource cards, and supporting notes. The pack covers topics such as food chains, fishing practices, environmental impacts, and ecolabels, while encouraging students to understand where seafood comes from and how human actions affect the oceans.
Resources for Health & Nutrition Professionals
This resource from the Seafood Nutrition Partnership provides tools for health and nutrition professionals to support seafood education. The page includes communication toolkits, printable fact sheets, consumer‑facing resources, and educational webinars focused on seafood selection, preparation, food safety, and the nutritional benefits of seafood across different life stages and health topics.
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.
Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery Tours
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers engaging tour experiences at the Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery, giving visitors a unique, up‑close look at how fish are raised and managed. They encourage guests to explore the outdoor raceways through self‑guided tours, where visitors can observe trout at different stages of development and may even catch feeding or stocking activities in action. They also provide scheduled group and educational tours with access to knowledgeable staff, making it a great hands‑on opportunity for students, families, and nature enthusiasts to learn about conservation and fisheries firsthand.
Southeast Region Consumer Guide
This regional consumer guide from the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program provides science‑based seafood recommendations for the southeastern United States. The guide helps consumers identify seafood choices that are environmentally responsible by grouping species into sustainability categories, supporting informed purchasing decisions at markets and restaurants.
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.
Virtual Touch Tank Tour
This recorded virtual program from UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant introduces audiences to crabs found in Georgia’s coastal ecosystems. Led by education staff, the session uses interactive activities, live animal observations, and demonstrations to explore crab anatomy, behavior, habitats, and identification, while encouraging participation from families and youth through movement, discussion, and science‑based learning.
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