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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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Seafood at Retail Resources
This resource from the Seafood Nutrition Partnership provides marketing and communication tools designed for seafood retailers. The page includes a retail marketing playbook and a monthly seafood communications calendar, offering themed content ideas to help educate consumers, promote seafood’s health benefits, and support retail seafood sales throughout the year.
Get Aquacultured Podcast – Ornamentals
This podcast episode explores ornamental aquaculture and sustainable practices within the aquarium trade through a discussion with Travis Knorr, a University of Florida master’s student and ornamental hatchery owner. The episode examines how captive breeding, innovative aquaculture techniques, and infrastructure reuse can reduce pressure on coral reefs, support marine conservation, and provide viable career pathways in aquaculture and marine science.
Journey to become an Aquaculture Scientist
This video features a presentation on Women in Caribbean Aquaculture, sharing one scientist’s journey from Jamaica to international aquaculture research and industry leadership. It highlights barriers and opportunities for aquaculture in the Caribbean, the importance of education and networks, and efforts to build a regional platform that elevates women scientists and expands sustainable aquaculture across island nations.
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.
Mollusk Science Lesson (including squid dissection)
This grades 6–12 lesson explores mollusk diversity through classification, shell identification, and hands‑on squid investigation. Students examine characteristics of major invertebrate phyla, classify seashells, dissect a squid to study external and internal anatomy, and create artwork using squid ink. The lesson integrates biology, anatomy, data collection, and connections between science and art.
Shrimp on the Prairie and Aquaculture Comics
This NOAA Sea Grant resource features educational comics that explain coastal, ocean, and water‑related topics through visual storytelling. The comics, including the Our New Age of Water series, explore current and future challenges such as aquaculture, sea level rise, and ocean chemistry, and are designed to support science literacy and public understanding.
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.
Oyster Dot to Dot Activity
This printable connect-the-dots activity page introduces learners to oysters in a fun, low-pressure way. Designed for children and early learners, it combines a simple puzzle with short, engaging oyster facts. The activity helps build basic understanding of oysters and their role in aquatic environments while supporting fine motor skills and informal learning.
Marine Aquaculture in the U.S.
This fact sheet describes marine aquaculture in the United States, focusing on the farming of marine fish, shellfish, and seaweeds in coastal and offshore waters. It outlines the types of species produced, where aquaculture takes place, and the roles of federal agencies in permitting, research, and coordination. The document presents current production context and management responsibilities.
Oysters Ag Mag
This educational booklet focused on oysters and is designed for students. The resource introduces oyster life cycles, their role in coastal ecosystems, and differences between wild and farmed oysters. It also explores how growing location affects taste and includes oyster production vocabulary and a regional map. The reader can be used digitally or printed for classroom use.
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