The eeBLUE aquaculture literacy mini-grants program offsite link is an exciting program that supports informal learning institutions, seafood farmers, and NOAA partners in co-developing innovative sustainable aquaculture experiences. Successful proposals can receive up to $20,000 to spend on developing aquaculture education, communications, and outreach programming. Funding for this pilot program was provided by NOAA Fisheries and the National Sea Grant Office, and awards are collaboratively managed by NOAA Office of Education and the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) offsite link through the eeBLUE partnership offsite link.
These mini-grants are one part of an ongoing effort by NOAA’s Community of Practice for Aquaculture Literacy (CoPAL) to increase public understanding of the environmental, economic, and social aspects of aquaculture through exemplary collaborative programming. In addition to forging lasting partnerships, the collective knowledge, skills, and products created through funded mini-grant activities will be integrated into CoPAL’s best practices for aquaculture communications, outreach, and education.
Abalone aquaculture education pilot project
Apalachicola Bay aquaculture demonstration pilot project
Aquaculture ME! Supporting cross-sector collaboration in Maine aquaculture education
Bringing aquaculturists and the public together through the sci-café experience
Kelp to the kitchen: Bringing seaweed and chefs together
Martha's Vineyard oyster aquaculture literacy program: The magic of Martha's Vineyard oysters
Ocean farmers: Learning together through play
Offshore optics: Taking a closer look at open-ocean aquaculture
SEE (social, economic, ecological) aquaculture: Enhancing marine aquaculture awareness through outreach education
The story of the Yellow Perch: Understanding Ohio’s wild and farmed fisheries
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