4-H Aquaculture
4-H aquaculture programs are aligned with the organization’s mission to empower young people with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Whether you’re a curious student, an enthusiastic educator, or a passionate community member, this is your gateway to aquaculture learning tools and experiential programs developed by the Maine 4-H Aquaculture Education Team, which includes partners such as UMaine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, Aquaculture Research Institute, Maine Sea Grant, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, and more.
Join us in fostering a deep appreciation for aquatic ecosystems and empowering the next generation of stewards committed to sustainable food systems! By cultivating a generation of environmentally conscious, scientifically literate individuals, 4-H ensures that youth are not just consumers of knowledge but active contributors to sustainable and resilient communities.
![Hooked on Aquaponics Article Photo](https://extension.umaine.edu/hancock/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2022/08/Hooked-on-Aquaponics-e1719504867548-150x150.jpg)
![Screenshot from Virtual Field Trip to CCAR, in the touch tank room with interactive tags and info cards](https://extension.umaine.edu/hancock/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-16-at-12.04.43 PM-150x150.png)
![Aquaculture Interns educating the public about aquaculture at the blue hill fair](https://extension.umaine.edu/hancock/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2020/09/aquaculture-interns-1-150x150.jpg)
![4-H'er looking through Aquaponics tank](https://extension.umaine.edu/hancock/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2020/05/AQUA-photo-1-150x150.jpg)
![Holding blue lobster in a marine touch tank](https://extension.umaine.edu/hancock/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2018/12/lobster-touch-tank-150x150.jpg)