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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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Sustainable Seafood Project Based Lesson
The Sustainable Seafood Project‑Based Lesson for grades 9–12 is an educator resource from Georgia Aquarium that guides students in exploring sustainable seafood. Through research and menu design, students examine fishing and aquaculture methods, resource availability, costs, and human impacts on marine systems while constructing evidence‑based arguments about responsible seafood choices.
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.
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.
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.
Aquaculture Making a Splash
This article from Best Food Facts explains what aquaculture is and how it contributes to today’s seafood supply. Written for a general consumer audience, it covers differences between farmed and wild seafood, common aquaculture species, and sustainability considerations. The resource provides a high-level overview to help readers better understand how aquaculture fits into food systems.
FAO elearning Academy
The FAO eLearning Academy offers multiple free, globally focused aquaculture courses, designed for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and producers worldwide. These courses emphasize sustainable aquaculture development, governance, and technical capacity building.
U.S. Catfish
The U.S. Catfish Trail is a culinary and cultural guide highlighting restaurants across the southern United States that proudly serve U.S. farm‑raised catfish. The trail connects consumers with regional food traditions, showcases catfish from pond to plate, and supports domestic aquaculture by promoting locally sourced, American‑raised catfish dishes.
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.
Selection of Fish and Seafood Fact Sheet
This Spanish-language fact sheet from Puerto Rico Sea Grant focuses on selecting and handling seafood safely. It offers practical tips for choosing fresh, frozen, or live fish and shellfish, checking quality and expiration dates, and avoiding contaminants. The guide is designed for consumers and supports safe, informed seafood purchasing and preparation.
Harmful Algal Bloom Impacts on Aquaculture
This NOAA fact sheet explains what harmful algal blooms (HABs) are, why they occur, and how they can impact aquaculture. It outlines risks to farmed fish and shellfish, including health effects, harvest closures, and economic losses, while also describing environmental drivers and management considerations important for growers and coastal communities.
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