4-H Aquaculture Ambassadors

The 4-H Aquaculture Ambassador program is an empowering 4-H leadership program designed for youth with a passion for sustainable aquaculture. 4-H Aquaculture Aquaculture Interns educating the public about aquaculture at the blue hill fair Ambassadors develop and implement their own aquaculture projects under the guidance of a mentorship team. These projects could range from engineering to entrepreneurship, education to communications, and anything in between! Aquaculture Ambassadors are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities, promoting awareness, understanding, and consumer education of sustainable aquaculture practices. As Aquaculture Ambassadors, youth not only contribute to the advancement of sustainable aquaculture but also become leaders who inspire positive change in their communities.

Example 4-H Aquaculture Ambassador Projects:

Youth-created Virtual Field Trips
Kelp Aquaculture in School
Exploring Aquaculture and Agriculture Pathways in Maine
Touch Tank Outreach
Smart Unit for Aquaponics Aquaria

Teen 4-H Aquaculture Ambassador standing next to his presentation about his project for a smart unit for aquaponics — 4-H Aquaculture Ambassador, Smart Unit for Aquaponics “Project Danio”

Aquarium with a water chiller and pump for classroom kelp aquaculture, set against a white cinder block wall. — Growing Kelp in the classroom

Touch Tank team standing behind a table delivering a touch tank experience to an interested client — 4-H Traveling Touch Tank

For more information, please contact Carla Scocchi, 4-H Youth Development Professional, carla.scocchi@maine.edu