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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Future of Aquaculture with Ethan Weber
In this podcast episode, hosts explore aquaculture and sustainability through an interview with Ethan, a marine scientist and educator with the Florida Department of Agriculture. The conversation covers the role and purpose of aquaculture, career pathways in marine science, and Ethan’s experiences living aboard a sailboat while teaching youth about marine life throughout the Caribbean.
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.
Ask Extension
Ask Extension is an online service that connects the public with Cooperative Extension experts from land‑grant universities across the United States. The platform allows users to submit questions and receive research‑based answers on agriculture, gardening, food, natural resources, and related topics, supporting Extension outreach and public education nationwide.
ExtensionBot
ExtensionBot v2 is an AI‑powered chatbot developed by the Extension Foundation to provide conversational access to Cooperative Extension resources. The tool allows users to ask questions and receive research‑based information drawn from Extension publications, with links to original sources, supporting public access to Extension knowledge across topic areas.
Baitfish Aquaculture Infographic
This infographic explains baitfish aquaculture, including species farmed, production methods, economic importance, and its role in supporting recreational and commercial fisheries.
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