To meet the demands of the aquaculture industry’s workforce development and consumer education, we are leveraging virtual technology through UMaine’s Cooperative Extension 4-H, Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, the Aquaculture Research Institute, and Maine Sea Grant. Through virtual tours, we aim to enhance educational accessibility, diversify learning experiences, and broaden career opportunities in the seafood sector. For instance, communities in rural Maine lack coastal access, hindering exposure to the seafood industry even though Maine’s seafood industries are growing expoentially. Our virtual tours, encompassing various seafood organizations and emerging technologies, bridge this gap not only for local communities but on a national and potentially a global scale. These tours, covering land-based RAS, net pen, shellfish, and seaweed culture, provide insights into career paths and combat misinformation by educating consumers. The ultimate goal is to break down entry barriers into the aquaculture industry and facilitate widespread access to quality education for learners and educators alike. Additionally, these virtual technologies will revolutionize knowledge/skill acquisition and assessment methods for learners of all ages with realtime response to industry needs.