| Publications and Websites This article contains links to related information and websites on aquaculture. |
| [Image: Aquaculture Research Station]About Aquaculture Research Station Seafood is woven tightly into the fabric of Louisiana’s culture. The Aquaculture Research Station’s biggest research contribution has been with farm-raised crawfish, helping producers grow and harvest more efficiently and economically. Scientists also conduct research on catfish, oysters, alligators, baitfish, turtles and a variety of freshwater game fish. The goal is to make the industry more competitive in the global economy. |
| [Image: photo of a crawfish pond aerator]Crawfish Pond Aerators An image gallery of different types of crawfish pond aerators and pumps. |
| [Image: photo of crawfish on a production line before being boiled]Processing Crawfish This is an image gallery containing photos from a crawfish processing plant. |
| [Image: Cover image for Enjoying Ornamental Ponds]Enjoying Ornamental Ponds in Louisiana This publication outlines some of the options for design, operation and maintenance of ornamental ponds and discusses basic environmental requirements of fish and plants commonly grown in these ponds. 20 pages. Full color. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Crawfish Traps in Pond]A Brief History of Crawfish Farming in Louisiana This article gives a description of crawfish farming in Louisiana spanning from the times of the Native Americans to today. |
| [Image: photo of aerators working in a crawfish pond]A View of Crawfish Farming There are several different ways to bait, trap and collect crawfish from a pond. At the Aquaculture Research Station, six crawfish ponds are fished using experimental traps to learn the best trapping techniques. |
| [Image: photo of a red swamp crawfish and a white river crawfish side by side]Differences Between Red Swamp Crawfish and White River Crawfish In Louisiana, two main species of crawfish are raised for commercial production. These species are the red swamp crawfish (Procambarus clarkii) and the white river crawfish (Procambarus zonangulus). Both species are native to Louisiana, but they exhibit several physiological and reproductive differences. |
| [Image: photo of crawfish farmers harvesting crawfish]Crawfish Curriculum for Teachers Pdf. files containing curricula for teaching about crawfish and crawfish farming. Includes diagrams, transparencies, additional references and quizzes for each section. Recommended for junior high and high school students. |
| [Image: Aquaculture Research Station]About the Station This document provides information on the history and background of the Aquaculture Research Station. |
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