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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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Baitfish Aquaculture Infographic
This infographic explains baitfish aquaculture, including species farmed, production methods, economic importance, and its role in supporting recreational and commercial fisheries.
FAU Exploring Florida Aquaculture Public Workshop Series Recordings
Recordings from a series of four in-person webinars that provide an overview of the Florida seafood and aquaculture industry.
Florida Aquaculture Commodities Program
This educational video playlist from UF/IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension supports youth learning about shellfish and aquaculture in Florida. The series includes short, classroom‑friendly videos that introduce oyster biology, farming practices, water quality, and coastal ecosystems, aligning with youth education resources designed to build understanding of sustainable shellfish aquaculture and marine stewardship.
Ask IFAS: Aquaculture
This research repository provides consumers and stakeholders with access to a wide range of fact sheets covering everything from sustainable seafood practices to innovative technologies and species-specific guidance.
Florida Aquaculture Educator Resources
The Aquaculture Educator Resources page from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides guidance and materials to support aquaculture education in classrooms and schools. The page includes information on aquaculture and aquaponics systems, benefits of aquaculture education, classroom project planning, system checklists, and permit requirements for school‑based aquaculture activities.
Lessons in Mariculture
Lessons in Mariculture is an educational curriculum developed by North Carolina Sea Grant that introduces students to marine aquaculture in the state. The program includes a series of free, standards‑aligned lesson plans covering aquaculture species, biology, production methods, environmental considerations, and business planning, supporting science education and career exploration in mariculture.
HARVEST Program
The HARVEST Internship Program connects university students with Florida aquaculture businesses through paid, part‑time internships. Designed to build workforce skills, the program provides hands‑on experience in aquaculture operations, research, husbandry, outreach, and problem‑solving while supporting productivity, sustainability, and innovation within Florida’s growing aquaculture industry.
Where Does Our Seafood Come From?
A short educational video introduces how aquaculture plays a major role in global seafood production while highlighting the gap between U.S. consumption and domestic supply. It features researchers from NC State University who explain how expanding aquaculture could improve food security, sustainability, and innovation in seafood production. It also offers insight into real research, including advances in fish breeding and technology, giving viewers a forward-looking perspective on the future of aquaculture.
2021 USDA Farm To School Webinar Series
This video provides an Aquaculture 101 educational overview, introducing global seafood production, the growth of aquaculture, and its role in food security and sustainability. Presented in a classroom and Extension learning context, the talk covers aquaculture systems, efficiency metrics, major farmed species, and Florida‑specific examples, including shellfish, ornamental fish, alligators, and recirculating aquaculture technologies.
Aquaculture 101: Collection of Reels
Aquaculture 101 is a set of short vertical videos from Sereia Films that introduce the fundamentals of aquaculture and global seafood production. Designed for student and public audiences, it explains where seafood comes from, why aquaculture is expanding, and how diverse farming systems contribute to food security, conservation, and sustainable ocean stewardship.
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