The Academy of Aquaculture offers students the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. Students study the history of agriculture, global economics, biological, environmental, and technological principals in aquaculture, anatomy and physiology of freshwater aquaculture species, reproduction, propagation and culture of aquaculture organisms, plant science, water quality, operation and maintenance of aquaculture machinery, equipment, and facilities, and commercial hatchery and fishery rules and regulations. Students are engaged in aquaculture (fish) and aquaponics (produce) farming within the school’s 20’x36’ greenhouse. Industry certification can be earned as an Aquaculture Technician. Students can pursue entry level careers in aquatic farming or further their education in aquatic biology, fishery science, environmental science, or aquaculture.
Mission
The Academy of Aquaculture is dedicated to providing students with high quality, industry relevant curriculum and instruction to assure success in post secondary education and/or academy related career opportunities. Through collaboration with our business partners, students are engaged in applied learning and develop confidence, long lasting relationships, and a sense of community.
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Future Farmers of America (FFA) is just one of many Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s) available to students in St. Johns County enrolled in career and technical education. CTSO’s give academy students opportunities to learn and demonstrate leadership and technical skills. St. Johns Tech has had an FFA chapter for a few years, but
Students from the Academy of Aquaculture toured Evans Fish Farm in Pierson, Florida during the fall semester 2023. This one hundred acre aquatic farm is family-owned and operated and was established in 1998 by visionary, Gene Evans. It is one of the only American producers of premium farm-raised sturgeon caviar called Anastasia Gold. The species
Shortly after the school year began and the Academy of Aquaculture embarked on its first year, Dr. Leonardo Ibarra-Castro Assistant Professor in Aquaculture at the Whitney Laboratory of Marine Bioscience, joined the advisory board and proposed several learning opportunities for our students, including hosting summer internships. His involvement led to the placement of three 11th
St. Johns Technical High School (SJTHS) is home to the newly established Academy of Aquaculture. The Academy teaches students technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for further education and careers in aquaculture, agriculture, environmental science, natural resources conservation, commercial farming, and sustainable farming. In January 2022, SJTHS was selected by GloDev, Inc. to
Students in the Academy of Coastal & Water Resources attended the annual Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) conference in Orlando, Florida on November 30th, 2021. Students networked with numerous industry professionals in the water management and wastewater management fields. There were over 100 booths representing a variety of career interests such
Contact
- Andrea Williamson Armstrong, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8130
Location
2970 Collins Avenue
Building E
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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