eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants Program

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Through the eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants program, NAAEE works with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Education, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the National Sea Grant Office to support partnerships working together to create innovative educational experiences and make a tangible impact on public aquaculture literacy.

What is Aquaculture?

Aquaculture is the practice of raising and harvesting of animals and plants in all kinds of aquatic settings. It plays a key role in sustaining U.S. seafood production while also creating stable, year-round jobs. It also contributes significantly to restoring habitats, supporting protected species, and strengthening coastal resilience.

Current Grantees

Explore the exciting work of our current eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Grantees and see how they’re advancing aquaculture education. Check back regularly for updates on their projects and impact in the field!

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Press Release

July 17, 2024
Exciting news! The winners of the eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants Program have been selected. These grants will support engaging educational experiences and promote public understanding of aquaculture.

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Meet the Current Grantees

Meet the grantees of the eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants program! Discover how this grant cycle's recipients are advancing aquaculture education and sustainability.

Meet Grantees

Previous Grantees

Learn more about the 2021 grantees of the eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants program and see the impact of their projects.

Briana Warner, President/CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms, holds up kelp from a farm in Maine; Oyster harvest on a sustainable North Carolina shellfish farm. Cindy Sandoval/NOAA Fisheries; Oyster farmers return cages to the waters off of Nantucket, MA. Brianna Shaughnessy/NOAA.

Press Release

August 30, 2021
NAAEE, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, grants awards to 10 projects that aim to enhance aquaculture literacy.
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2021 Grantees

Immerse yourself in the inspiring stories of the 2021 grantees!

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Program Evaluation

Our evaluation page highlights key successes and the lasting impact of the 2021 grantees of the eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants program, showcasing how grantees are advancing aquaculture literacy across the country.  

  • See the connections and collaborations built through the program in our dynamic partnerships map.
  • Explore project results with videos that bring these initiatives to life in our interactive StoryMap.
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2021 Program Evaluation

Visit the evaluation page to dive into the data, stories, and real-world impact of this program!

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