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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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Education on the Halfshell: Using Oysters to Teach Biological Concepts
Education on the Halfshell is a Louisiana Sea Grant educational resource that uses oysters to teach biological and ecological concepts. The teacher‑developed lesson plans introduce students to oyster biology, shell identification, and aquaculture while emphasizing oysters as indicators of estuary health and their role in coastal ecosystems and Louisiana’s seafood industry.
Production and Sale of Soft-shell Blue Crabs
This video introduces the production and sale of soft‑shell blue crabs in Louisiana, the nation’s leading producer of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus). It explains the molting process that creates soft‑shell crabs, why the soft stage is brief, and how shedding significantly increases crab value for seafood markets.
Career Corner: Careers in Aquaculture Science
This video features an educational presentation on careers in aquaculture, delivered to a high school classroom by aquaculture educators and Extension specialists associated with Auburn University. The session introduces a wide range of career pathways across aquaculture, fisheries, and aquatic sciences, highlighting required education levels, job roles, and real‑world industry applications while connecting classroom skills to workforce opportunities.
National Consumer Guide – Spanish
This Spanish‑language national seafood guide from the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program provides science‑based recommendations to help consumers choose more sustainable seafood. The guide supports informed, responsible seafood choices when shopping or dining in the United States.
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.
CrabEcology Activities and Handouts
This upper‑elementary curriculum introduces students to the ecology of coastal crabs within Georgia’s estuaries and salt marshes. Through hands‑on activities and investigations, students explore crab anatomy, life cycles, habitats, food webs, and adaptations while examining the role crabs play in coastal ecosystems and how environmental changes and human actions affect their populations.
Water Quality Lesson
This K–5 lesson introduces students to water quality through hands‑on testing, data collection, and modeling. Students use water test kits to analyze samples, simulate the aquarium nitrogen cycle with a movement activity, evaluate water health, and create watercolor artwork depicting clean and polluted water. The lesson integrates chemistry, ecology, observation, and scientific reasoning.
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.
Soft Shell Crab Word Search & Facts for Kids
This printable word search activity introduces kids to blue crabs through a simple, hands-on puzzle. Designed for elementary-aged learners, it reinforces vocabulary related to blue crabs and coastal environments while supporting spelling and observation skills. The activity works well as a classroom supplement or informal learning resource.
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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