Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the culture of aquatic animals or plants.  Similar to farming, aquaculture involves many of the same skills and activities common to agriculture, including animal husbandry and marketing. It might be best to think of aquaculture as underwater farming. A variety aquaculture crops can be produced.  Deciding which one to grow depends on several factors, and is a decision best made after careful research and planning. Your local Extension Service is valuable tool you can use as you decide what crops might be best suited for your operation.  Below are links to information to get you started, if you like some personal assistance please contact the Extension Office at (850) 892-8172. We provide a variety of local education programs in conjunction with University of Florida and Florida Sea Grant Extension Specialists. Call our office for more information.    

  • Aquaculture in Northwest Florida
  • SRAC is the Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
    Regional Universities cooperate to provide research materials to farmers and  industry. Site has a variety of excellent fact sheets.
  • AQUANIC 
    Purdue University hosts this site with information and links. Site includes slide sets and images plus instruction materials.
  • HBOI is the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
    HBOI is a Florida Sea Grant partner that has training and hands-on education programs available. An interactive aquaculture CD is available providing the most recent culture information with video.

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