Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Ornamental Aquaculture 

The hallmark of Florida’s aquaculture industry is its diversity, with thousands of aquatic animals and plant species grown in the state. Ornamental aquaculture accounts for roughly half of Florida’s aquaculture production and about 95% of the tropical fish production in the US.   

The University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory is solely dedicated to the advancement of Florida’s ornamental aquaculture industry with research and extension programs focused on animal health, production methods and practices, youth education, and non-native species, among many others. With the guidance and support of Florida Sea Grant, our ornamental aquaculture industry will continue to flourish. 

For information about this and other coastal topics, contact your county extension office or visit Florida Sea Grant at flseagrant.org.