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Visit Maine Seaweed Exchange

Maine Seaweed Exchange

The Maine Seaweed Exchange is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the success of seaweed professionals of any experience level. We provide education, advocacy, and access to a network of thoughtful and dedicated members from around the world.
2021
Maine Seaweed Exchange
Visit Biofouling in Shellfish Aquaculture

Biofouling in Shellfish Aquaculture

Powerpoint on biofouling including, economic impact, general impact, common fouling organisms (macroalgae, tunicates, hydroids, boring sponge, over-set of barnacles, mussels, or oysters), controlling fouling, and methods to avoid, mitigate, or prevent the effects of biofouling.
2020
Woods Hole Sea Grant
Industry Perspective

Matching your Farm Site to your Crop’s Ecological and Environmental Needs

The last thing you want to discover, after investing your time and money, is that you chose a site that doesn’t suit your species so here are some key factors to consider.

Chris Davis, Ph.D., Executive Director
2020
Visit Offshore Safety and Survival Training

Offshore Safety and Survival Training

Provides the essential skills, knowledge and confidence to survive potentially life-threatening situations using both classroom and hands on training in the use of lifesaving equipment.
2020
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Visit U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Education

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Education

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced.
2020
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Industry Perspective

Kelp Farming Realities

Growing kelp is great for the environment and here is what you'll need to know before starting a kelp farm from a phone interview with Briana Warner.

Briana Warner, Chief Executive Officer (phone interview)
2020
Visit Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

In depth review of sea scallop biology, spat collection, nursery, grow out, gear, husbandry, site selection economic considerations and biotoxins/public health.
2020
Coastal Enterprises, Inc
Visit Research, Development and Education Priorities for the Aquaculture Sector in Maine

Research, Development and Education Priorities for the Aquaculture Sector in Maine

This report is based on the research priorities survey conducted in June 2019 of Maine’s aquaculture community and is compared with surveys from 2012 and 2016 to look at trends. There have been some changes in the prioritization of needs since 2016, but many of the same research, development, and education (R&D&E) needs persist and remain unaddressed. As expected, there are different R&D&E priorities for different aquaculture sectors.
2020
Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
Visit National Seaweed Hub

National Seaweed Hub

The Sea Grant network has established a National Seaweed Hub to serve as a science-based, non-advocacy resource for the domestic seaweed and seaweed aquaculture industry. This collaboration provides a framework to share information, address challenges, identify needs, and find opportunities in this emerging industry.
2020
Sea Grant
Visit Earn Your Captain's License

Earn Your Captain's License

Atlantic Captain’s Academy offers a variety of Coast Guard approved courses for Coast Guard captain’s license candidates.
2020
Atlantic Captain’s Academy
Visit Maine Seaweed Council

Maine Seaweed Council

The Maine Seaweed Council strives to protect the ecosystems of Maine’s marine algae and adhere to sustainable cultivation and harvest practices, promote the use of Maine seaweeds, educate the public, regulators, and elected officials, and provide a collaborative forum for its members.
2020
Maine Seaweed Council
Visit Getting to Know Your Water

Getting to Know Your Water

Provides a summary of direct and indirect environmental factors that may affect your site selection for your marine aquaculture business.
2016
Aquaculture in Shared Waters
Visit Husbandry

Husbandry

Good husbandry is critical to success and this gives a general overview of its importance.
2016
Aquaculture in Shared Waters
Visit Penobscot Bay: Scallop Farming

Penobscot Bay: Scallop Farming

Presentation on what was learned from Japan, the world leaders in scallop aquaculture, including lantern nets, spat bags, grading, washing, and recipes.
2016
PenBay Farmed Scallops
Visit Kelp Aquaculture

Kelp Aquaculture

General overview about kelp farms, kelp markets, and kelp food options.
2015
Aquaculture in Shared Waters
Visit Aomori Ear-Hanging Machinery

Aomori Ear-Hanging Machinery

As part of an ongoing and productive relationship, a delegation from Maine visited the gear supplier Mutsu Kaden Tokki Co., Ltd. located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. This video reviews the gear needed for the Japanese scallop aquaculture industry technique called 'ear-hanging'.
2015
Maine Sea Grant
Visit Sea Scallop Farming in Maine: Seed Handling and Bottom Cages

Sea Scallop Farming in Maine: Seed Handling and Bottom Cages

This video is narrated by Dana Morse and reviews how to collect sea scallop spat and grow your seed in bottom cages.
2014
Maine Sea Grant
Visit Seaweed Culture in New England

Seaweed Culture in New England

A 6-part tutorial on culturing economically valuable seaweeds for New England and a visual companion to the Handbook for Seaweed Culture in New England.
2014
Connecticut Sea Grant
Visit New England Seaweed Culture Handbook

New England Seaweed Culture Handbook

Details how to set up a seaweed nursery including how to make seawater media, temperature and light parameters, biology, cultivation, and culture systems.
2014
Connecticut Sea Grant
Visit Northeastern U.S. Aquaculture Management Guide: A manual for the identification and management of aquaculture production hazards

Northeastern U.S. Aquaculture Management Guide: A manual for the identification and management of aquaculture production hazards

Intended to help prospective farmers to identify, record, monitor, and manage production hazards, and ultimately minimize production-related risk. Discusses types of risk in aquaculture, record keeping, environmental conditions, biofouling organisms, predators, diseases, parasites, invasive species, and operational procedures.
2014
Northeast Regional Aquaculture Center, USDA
Visit Kelp Farming Manual: A Guide to the Processing, Techniques, and Equipment for Farming Kelp in New England Waters

Kelp Farming Manual: A Guide to the Processing, Techniques, and Equipment for Farming Kelp in New England Waters

An in-depth guide on kelp farming including how to set up a farm, the application process, nursery set-up, maintaining cultures, and farm site operations.
2013
Ocean Approved
Visit Shellfish Upweller Silo Construction: 101

Shellfish Upweller Silo Construction: 101

This fact sheet reviews the method for constructing a cylindrical silo for an upwelling system.
2010
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
Visit Softshell Clam Culture: Hatchery Phase, Broodstock Care through Seed Production

Softshell Clam Culture: Hatchery Phase, Broodstock Care through Seed Production

Aquaculture of softshell clams (Mya arenaria), also called “steamer clams”, has grown steadily and is becoming a significant industry in New England. Examined in this fact sheet are specific aspects of softshell clam production during the Hatchery Phase and a description of variations in management practices at three shellfish facilities: two in Massachusetts and one in Maine.
2010
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
Visit Softshell Clam Culture: Basic Biology and General Culture Considerations

Softshell Clam Culture: Basic Biology and General Culture Considerations

Brief overview of softshell clam distribution, habitat, life cycle, predators, disease, harvest, marketing, and aquaculture.
2010
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center

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Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

Research, Development and Education Priorities for the Aquaculture Sector in Maine

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Getting to Know Your Water

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Penobscot Bay: Scallop Farming

Kelp Aquaculture

Aomori Ear-Hanging Machinery

Sea Scallop Farming in Maine: Seed Handling and Bottom Cages

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New England Seaweed Culture Handbook

Northeastern U.S. Aquaculture Management Guide: A manual for the identification and management of aquaculture production hazards

Kelp Farming Manual: A Guide to the Processing, Techniques, and Equipment for Farming Kelp in New England Waters

Shellfish Upweller Silo Construction: 101

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Maine Seaweed Exchange

Biofouling in Shellfish Aquaculture

Matching your Farm Site to your Crop’s Ecological and Environmental Needs

Offshore Safety and Survival Training

U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Education

Kelp Farming Realities

Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

Research, Development and Education Priorities for the Aquaculture Sector in Maine

National Seaweed Hub

Earn Your Captain's License

Maine Seaweed Council

Getting to Know Your Water

Husbandry

Penobscot Bay: Scallop Farming

Kelp Aquaculture

Aomori Ear-Hanging Machinery

Sea Scallop Farming in Maine: Seed Handling and Bottom Cages

Seaweed Culture in New England

New England Seaweed Culture Handbook

Northeastern U.S. Aquaculture Management Guide: A manual for the identification and management of aquaculture production hazards

Kelp Farming Manual: A Guide to the Processing, Techniques, and Equipment for Farming Kelp in New England Waters

Shellfish Upweller Silo Construction: 101

Softshell Clam Culture: Hatchery Phase, Broodstock Care through Seed Production

Softshell Clam Culture: Basic Biology and General Culture Considerations