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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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Climate Resilience and Aquaculture
This NOAA fact sheet explains how aquaculture can support climate‑resilient food production as global demand for seafood increases. It describes how ocean farming uses fewer land, water, and energy resources than traditional agriculture, while offering opportunities for adaptation, such as selective breeding and controlled growing conditions. The fact sheet also highlights benefits like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting coastal communities, and mitigating impacts such as ocean acidification through species like seaweed.
Almacenaje de pescados y mariscos
This Spanish‑language Datos Marinos fact sheet from Puerto Rico Sea Grant focuses on the safe storage of fish and shellfish. It explains how proper refrigeration and freezing help maintain quality and freshness, what changes occur as seafood deteriorates, and practical tips for storing products at home depending on when they will be consumed.
Swap In Surf for Turf to Add More Seafood to Your Diet
This NOAA Fisheries feature story encourages readers to add more seafood to their diets by swapping it into familiar meals like tacos, pizza, and cookout favorites. Written for a general audience, it highlights the nutritional benefits of seafood and offers simple, practical ideas for making seafood part of everyday eating habits.
Louisiana Crawfish and Shrimp Menu Labeling Law
This resource explains a Louisiana law that requires restaurants to clearly inform customers if any crawfish or shrimp they serve is imported. It outlines simple signage and menu rules that help consumers make informed choices about the seafood they eat.
Georgia Aquaculture
This webpage provides an overview of Georgia’s aquaculture industry. It discusses the history of commonly farmed species, extension contact information, and further resources.
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.
Do You Know the Fish You’re Eating? Lesson Plan
This PBS classroom activity engages students in researching the types of fish sold in their communities and examining where those fish come from. Designed for middle and high school learners, the lesson introduces seafood as a food source and industry while encouraging critical thinking about overfishing, sustainability, and consumer seafood choices.
Advice about Eating Fish Toolkit
The FDA/EPA Advice About Eating Fish Social Media Toolkit provides ready‑to‑use multilingual communication materials that explain federal guidance on eating fish as part of a healthy diet. It includes sample social media posts, graphics, infographics, and outreach text to help share recommendations on fish choices, serving sizes, and mercury considerations for families and caregivers.
Gullah Geechee Seafood Trail
The Gullah Geechee Seafood Trail is a cultural and culinary initiative highlighting Gullah Geechee–owned seafood businesses along the southeastern U.S. coast. The trail connects visitors to traditional seafood dishes, maritime heritage, and living cultural practices while supporting local fishers, restaurants, and communities and preserving Gullah Geechee foodways tied to coastal waters.
Gettin’ Fishy With It Podcast
Gettin’ Fishy With It is a science‑focused podcast where hosts “school you on all things fish.” The show explores fish biology, aquatic research, conservation, aquaculture‑related issues, and fisheries science through interviews and themed episodes, making complex aquatic topics accessible to students, professionals, and seafood and marine science enthusiasts.
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