This article contains links to related information and websites on aquaculture.

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.

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)

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.

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.