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Visit Clam Kit: Simple Shellfish Management Tools - Part 1: Introduction & Overview

Clam Kit: Simple Shellfish Management Tools - Part 1: Introduction & Overview

The “Clam Kit” video series shares techniques developed at Downeast Institute to help municipal shellfish management programs enhance their flats affordably and effectively. This video gives an overview of clam seed, DEI's hatchery, floating nursery trays, public stock enhancement, DMR lease or LPA, basic husbandry, overwintering, and more.
Video 2021
Downeast Institute
Visit UMaine- Diving into Shellfish Aquaculture

UMaine- Diving into Shellfish Aquaculture

June 21-25, 2021, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. This intensive, hands-on workshop is intended to familiarize students with practical methods used to cultivate oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops. Students will be exposed to upweller and nursery operations and visit commercial oyster, mussel and clam farms. An emphasis on identification of optimal aquaculture sites will include extensive use of instrumentation, GIS and field survey methods. The regulations such as leasing, permitting, public health and biosecurity will also be addressed.
Website 2021
UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute
Visit The Maine Shellfish Handbook

The Maine Shellfish Handbook

Provides a comprehensive resource to help managers at the local and state level sustain Maine’s valuable shellfish resources. Includes information on the history and biology of the soft-shell clam, northern quahog, American and European oysters, and blue mussels. There are sections on state resources to address water quality issues and predatory species and tools that municipalities can use to preserve or increase their intertidal shellfish resources.
PDF 2021
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health, Maine Sea Grant
Recommendations for LPA Mooring Systems and Designs

When submitting a LPA application one of the details that can make or break your approval is your mooring system. Understanding and installing moorings that work for the load that aquaculture gear generates is crucial and creating an accurate and readable mooring system design in your application is key for your approval.
PDF 2021
Casco Marine, LLC
Visit Bird Interactions with Shellfish Aquaculture

Bird Interactions with Shellfish Aquaculture

There are several ways in which birds interact with shellfish aquaculture. Birds can cause significant damage to crops through predation. Some birds fall into the category of protected resources and farmers have been variously accused of interfering with foraging, (either attracting or disturbing or both) and interfering with hunting. Birds can be attracted to aquaculture structures for roosting or foraging and their guano can impact water quality and trigger the need for growers to develop management plans under the National Shellfish Sanitation Plan.
PDF 2021
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Case Study

The Basics on Aquaculture Mooring Systems

When submitting a LPA or Lease application one of the details that you might brush over is your mooring system. A lack of research in this area can lead to gear breaking free causing significant damage and loss of your crop. Understanding and installing moorings that work for the load that aquaculture gear generates is crucial.

Capt. Eric Oransky
2021
Visit DMR Vibrio Control Plan Requirements – Guidance Document

DMR Vibrio Control Plan Requirements – Guidance Document

The goal of a Vibrio Control or Vibrio Management Plan is to control the safety of molluscan shellfish for human consumption by preventing unnecessary growth of bacterial pathogens resulting from improper or ineffective cooling or from time to temperature abuse.
PDF 2021
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit DMR Shellfish Time and Temperature Guidance Document

DMR Shellfish Time and Temperature Guidance Document

The goal of these new requirements is to control the safety of molluscan shellfish for human consumption by preventing unnecessary growth of bacterial pathogens resulting from improper or ineffective cooling or from time to temperature abuse.
PDF 2021
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Rebutting Marine Aquaculture Myths and Unfounded Criticisms

Rebutting Marine Aquaculture Myths and Unfounded Criticisms

A variety of tenacious myths have persisted for decades to be presented as facts to the public and Congress. The U.S. fish and shellfish farmer cultures aquatic animals within a very complicated and expensive legal, husbandry and science-driven environment. We believe that critics are unfamiliar with this environment. Our response to these pernicious myths does not lend itself to short, simple answers; although, we have worked to be as succinct as possible.
PDF 2021
National Aquaculture Association
Visit Aquaculture Education: Shellfish Sanitation

Aquaculture Education: Shellfish Sanitation

DMR Bureau of Public Health PowerPoint on shellfish and public health, National Shellfish Sanitation Program, Growing Area Classifications, Marine Sanitation Devices, Legal Notice for Pollution Closures, Closure Notifications, Emergency Closures, marine biotoxins, Biotoxin Sample Processing, High Risk Species, Biotoxin Illnesses, Vibrio bacteria, Control Plans, Best Management Practices, Shellfish Tags, Licensing to Harvest, Allowable sales, Winter Storage on Land, and Seaweed.
PowerPoint 2021
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Standard Aquaculture Lease Application

Standard Aquaculture Lease Application

This DMR pages includes Pre-application Meeting And Scoping Session Guidance Documents, Non-Discharge Aquaculture Application form, Discharge/Finfish Aquaculture Application form, Riparian List form, Corporate Applicant Information Document, and Standard Lease Laws and Regulations.
Website 2020
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Visit Limited Purpose "Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

Limited Purpose "Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

This DMR page includes Experimental Lease Application, Riparian List form, Corporate Applicant Form, Renewal Application for Scientific Research Experimental Lease, and Experimental Lease Laws and Regulations.
Website 2020
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Visit Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

This DMR page includes LPA License Applications for new LPAs, Riparian List form, Additional Information to assist in completing LPA license application forms, Sample Gear Plans and Vicinity Maps, Sample Mooring Designs, LPA Laws and Regulations, and LPA and Quiz Supporting Documents.
Website 2020
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Case Study

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

This document was generated by DMR Bureau of Public Health staff and reflects things to be aware of when considering an aquaculture lease application from a shellfish sanitation perspective.

Maine Department of Marine Resources Bureau of Public Health
2020
Visit Shellfish Dealer Application Forms

Shellfish Dealer Application Forms

DMR shellfish dealer licenses and sanitation certificates application forms.
Website 2020
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Case Study

Common Aquaculture Lease Application Mistakes

This document was generated by DMR staff and reflects mistakes that are routinely identified during the review of experimental and standard lease applications. These are the issues, or combination of issues, that most often result in an application being found incomplete.

Maine Department of Marine Resources Division of Aquaculture
2020
Visit Maine Enhanced Retail License Holders

Maine Enhanced Retail License Holders

List that contains the names and addresses of markets and restaurants that are licensed to purchase shellfish directly from harvesters, then sell them in the retail trade only.
Website 2020
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

DMR welcomes and encourages comment on aquaculture lease applications. This explains the process, scoping sessions, submitting a comment, speaking at a public hearing and more.
Website 2020
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Aquaculture License Fact Sheet

Aquaculture License Fact Sheet

The Aquaculture License is now required in order to harvest and sell cultured organisms removed from an aquaculture lease or LPA license site.
PDF 2020
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Biotoxins in Maine

Biotoxins in Maine

Reviews the types of harmful phytoplankton that produce biotoxins such as Alexandrium, which causes paralytic shellfish poisoning; Pseudo-nitzschia, which causes amnesic shellfish poisoning; and Dinophysis, which causes diarrhetic shellfish poisoning.
Website 2020
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List

Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List

List all interstate certified shippers that can ship fresh and frozen oysters, clams, mussels, whole or roe-on scallops and is published monthly.
Website 2020
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Case Study

Being a Good Aquaculture Lease Applicant

Tips on getting through the lease hearing process from a veteran oyster farm owner.

Bill Mook, business owner
2020
Visit Maine Biotoxin and Shellfish Sanitation Hotline

Maine Biotoxin and Shellfish Sanitation Hotline

This system is provided to allow public access to recent changes in shellfish closures.
Website 2020
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit DMR Aquaculture Staff

DMR Aquaculture Staff

Lists contact information for DMR’s aquaculture program staff who are located in Augusta and the Boothbay Harbor Lab.
Website 2020
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture

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Clam Kit: Simple Shellfish Management Tools - Part 1: Introduction & Overview

UMaine- Diving into Shellfish Aquaculture

The Maine Shellfish Handbook

Recommendations for LPA Mooring Systems and Designs

Bird Interactions with Shellfish Aquaculture

The Basics on Aquaculture Mooring Systems

DMR Vibrio Control Plan Requirements – Guidance Document

DMR Shellfish Time and Temperature Guidance Document

Rebutting Marine Aquaculture Myths and Unfounded Criticisms

Aquaculture Education: Shellfish Sanitation

Standard Aquaculture Lease Application

Limited Purpose "Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

Shellfish Dealer Application Forms

Common Aquaculture Lease Application Mistakes

Maine Enhanced Retail License Holders

Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

Aquaculture License Fact Sheet

Biotoxins in Maine

Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List

Being a Good Aquaculture Lease Applicant

Maine Biotoxin and Shellfish Sanitation Hotline

DMR Aquaculture Staff

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Clam Kit: Simple Shellfish Management Tools - Part 1: Introduction & Overview

UMaine- Diving into Shellfish Aquaculture

The Maine Shellfish Handbook

Recommendations for LPA Mooring Systems and Designs

Bird Interactions with Shellfish Aquaculture

The Basics on Aquaculture Mooring Systems

DMR Vibrio Control Plan Requirements – Guidance Document

DMR Shellfish Time and Temperature Guidance Document

Rebutting Marine Aquaculture Myths and Unfounded Criticisms

Aquaculture Education: Shellfish Sanitation

Standard Aquaculture Lease Application

Limited Purpose "Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

Shellfish Dealer Application Forms

Common Aquaculture Lease Application Mistakes

Maine Enhanced Retail License Holders

Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

Aquaculture License Fact Sheet

Biotoxins in Maine

Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List

Being a Good Aquaculture Lease Applicant

Maine Biotoxin and Shellfish Sanitation Hotline

DMR Aquaculture Staff