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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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Offshore Aquaculture Toolkit
The Aquaculture Toolkit from the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education is a communication resource designed to support public education about aquaculture in Florida, with an emphasis on offshore practices. The toolkit includes ready‑to‑use social media content, print materials, presentations, and videos to help audiences understand aquaculture operations, potential benefits, and how common concerns are addressed.
Cuando el pescado no recibe refrigeración adecuada: Intoxicación por histamina
This Spanish‑language Datos Marinos fact sheet explains histamine (scombroid) poisoning from seafood, describing how improper refrigeration after harvest leads to histamine formation in certain fish, how symptoms can mimic allergies, and why temperature control is critical for seafood safety.
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.
Aquaculture and Environmental Interactions
A fact sheet from NOAA that explains how aquaculture interacts with the environment, especially in terms of water quality and ecosystem impacts. It discusses how different types of aquaculture, such as shellfish, seaweed, and finfish farming, can affect or improve ecosystems depending on how they are managed. The fact sheet highlights benefits like nutrient removal and habitat creation, while also addressing potential impacts and management practices that support sustainable seafood production.
Aquaculture Recipes
The National Aquaculture Association’s Aquaculture Recipes collection features preparation ideas using U.S. farm‑raised seafood. The page provides recipes, cooking tips, and food‑safety guidance designed to help consumers confidently prepare aquacultured fish and shellfish while highlighting the safety, sustainability, and nutritional value of American aquaculture products from tank to table.
Georgia Seafood Recipes
A collection of recipe cards containing information about Georgia seafood products including blue crabs, clams, oysters, fish, and shrimp. Information includes the taste, the fishery, catch methods, nutrition, fun facts, and multiple recipes to try!
Dive in with NOAA Fisheries Podcast
Dive In with NOAA Fisheries is a podcast series that explores the science, people, and programs behind NOAA Fisheries’ work. Episodes highlight topics such as sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, habitat restoration, seafood systems, and marine conservation, sharing behind‑the‑scenes perspectives on how research and management support healthy oceans and coastal communities.
Our Texas, Our Future Films: Redfish Revival
This YouTube video profiles efforts to restore redfish populations along the Gulf Coast through a combination of sustainable aquaculture and responsible wild harvest. Intended for a general audience, the short documentary highlights how conservation, aquaculture, and recreational fishing can work together to support healthy fisheries and coastal ecosystems.
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.
Stay for the Seafood – Lake Charles, Louisiana
This video features Lake Charles chef Lyle Broussard of Food & Brews preparing a signature dish using fresh, wild‑caught Louisiana seafood. Viewers learn what makes Louisiana‑harvested seafood distinctive, how chefs work directly with local fishermen, and why supporting locally sourced seafood strengthens coastal food traditions and working waterfronts.
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