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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 Alligator Meat, Skins and Hides
This resource from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services explains the ecological importance of the American alligator and its role in Florida’s conservation and management programs. The page describes alligator meat and leather products, population recovery through regulated harvesting and farming, and how consumer purchases support conservation, monitoring, and habitat management efforts statewide.
Stay for the Seafood – Lafourche/Terrebonne
This video features Chef Nathan Richard of Cuvée, a Terrebonne/Lafourche food icon, as he prepares house specialties Fried Alligator & Waffles and Turtle Soup. Using seafood and ingredients sourced from Louisiana fishermen and farmers, the video highlights regional culinary traditions and the importance of locally harvested products to coastal food systems.
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.
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.
Explore the Blue: 360° Coral Restoration
Explore the Blue: 360° Coral Restoration is an interactive virtual reality experience from NOAA that immerses users in coral restoration work in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The resource allows users to virtually plant corals and includes a lesson plan on coral reef ecology, threats to reefs, and restoration science.
North Carolina’s Blue Economy Assets Map
This interactive map highlights Blue Economy businesses, startups, and related assets across North Carolina as part of the UNCW All Blue program. The map categorizes assets across ten Blue Economy sectors and includes NC Sea Grant offices and offshore wind lease areas. It serves as a resource for entrepreneurs, support organizations, and residents interested in expanding Blue Economy activity statewide.
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.
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.
Best Food Facts: Aquaculture
The Best Food Facts Aquaculture resource collection provides consumer‑focused, science‑based articles that address common questions about farm‑raised seafood. Topics include food safety, nutrition, sustainability, water use, and U.S. aquaculture practices, using accessible language and expert perspectives to help public audiences better understand how aquaculture contributes to a safe, sustainable food system.
Restore Our Shores Volunteer Opportunities
The Mangroves resource from Restore Our Shores highlights how mangroves function as living shoreline components that reduce erosion, improve water quality, and support marine habitat. The program also emphasizes volunteer and citizen science opportunities, engaging community members in planting, monitoring, and supporting mangrove‑based restoration efforts that strengthen coastal resilience and complement sustainable aquaculture practices.
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