Visit Seaweed Food Safety: Comparing Compliance with Preventive Controls for Human Foods and Seafood HACCP Seaweed Food Safety: Comparing Compliance with Preventive Controls for Human Foods and Seafood HACCP This guide was created to help the emerging seaweed industry understand the prevailing regulatory requirements surrounding the production of seaweeds as food. There are currently two regulations that are being used to regulate seaweeds at either the federal or state level: the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food (GMP/PCHF) regulation and the Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point regulation. This guide will help the reader understand the similarities and differences between the two regulations and help the reader understand how their operation might be regulated. 2023 Sea Grant & National Seaweed Hub
Visit Maine Aquaculture Financing Resources Manual Maine Aquaculture Financing Resources Manual The Maine Aquaculture Financing Resources Manual, developed by MAA Project Manager Christian Brayden with support from FocusMaine, is an in-depth summary of all known financing resources available to Maine aquaculture producers. 2023 Maine Aquaculture Association
Industry Perspective Maine Aquaculture Association Membership Cam Barner of Love Point Oysters describes what membership in the Maine Aquaculture Association means to their company. Cameron Barner, Co-Owner 2023
Visit SEED TO $$$ - LEARN TO EARN SEED TO $$$ - LEARN TO EARN University of Maryland Extension, Maryland Sea Grant, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and Chesapeake Oyster Alliance are proud partners for “Seed to $$$” - a program for those in aquaculture to learn to manage their businesses for more profit. The US has experienced rapid economic growth in the last few years. This was due to increased spending designed to stimulate the economy in the wake of the pandemic. Recordings of the 8 presentations from the Seed to $$$ meeting are now available for viewing. 2023 University of Maryland Extension
Visit Maine Harbor Masters Maine Harbor Masters List of the over 200 harbor masters and deputy harbor masters in The State of Maine Harbor Masters Association. 2023 State of Maine Harbor Masters Association
Visit Biofouling Prevention and Management in the Marine Aquaculture Industry Biofouling Prevention and Management in the Marine Aquaculture Industry This report addresses biofouling management in relation to marine aquaculture industry operations, equipment and infrastructure. It covers shellfish, finfish and seaweed operations in estuaries and seawater. It does not address freshwater aquaculture activities. 2022 UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
Visit Resources for Growers Resources for Growers DMR resources for growers including approved hatcheries, biosecurity, shellfish sanitation, harvest and reporting, and forms. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Industry Perspective Legal Considerations for Aquaculturists Whether you are just starting out with a few LPAs or have been operating for decades, running a successful aquaculture business involves navigating a host of legal issues. Patrick W. Lyons, Esq. 2022
Looking for Business Operations Help? This is a list of businesses that can help in your business operations including accountants, legal advice (lawyers), insurance, lease bond, business planning, financing, and branding/marketing. Lists were compiled by surveying Maine aquaculturists. 2022 The Maine Aquaculturist
Looking for Gear? This is a list of aquaculture gear and service businesses including oyster gear, mussel gear, seaweed gear, scallop gear, general marine gear, marine services (moorings/diving/boat repair) harvest/processing gear, and water monitoring gear. Lists were compiled by surveying Maine aquaculturists. 2022 The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit Social License to Operate in the Aquaculture Industry: A Community-Focused Framework Social License to Operate in the Aquaculture Industry: A Community-Focused Framework Social license to operate (SLO), a concept that describes community acceptance and approval of incoming industry, offers a lens for better understanding these barriers and an opportunity to identify strategies for successful development. Efforts to measure and predict social license have begun, but these efforts primarily focus on company actions and impacts. This study seeks to expand the utility of social license within the aquaculture sector by developing a preliminary quantitative framework that can predict a community’s willingness to issue SLO prior to siting. 2022 NOAA
Visit Upcoming Aquaculture Public Meetings, Hearings, and Scoping Sessions Upcoming Aquaculture Public Meetings, Hearings, and Scoping Sessions Lists all upcoming aquaculture public meetings, hearings, and scoping sessions and give the date, time, town and location for them. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Industry Perspective Branding 101 A short and helpful look at Branding for companies. Kelly Tinkler, Owner 2022
Visit Summary information for Aquaculture License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Summary information for Aquaculture License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) The Aquaculture License is now required in order to harvest and sell cultured organisms removed from an aquaculture lease or LPA license site. Aquaculture leaseholders and Limited-Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) license holders are required to obtain the Aquaculture License, regardless of which species they grow. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit CEI Ventures CEI Ventures CEI Ventures manages socially responsible venture capital funds. Our investments help to create quality employment opportunities, especially for those with low to moderate incomes; promote progressive management practices; support socially beneficial products and services; enrich distressed communities; and foster environmental sustainability. 2022 Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Visit Sea Farm Loan: Financing for Maine’s Marine Aquaculturists Sea Farm Loan: Financing for Maine’s Marine Aquaculturists Coastal Enterprises, Inc. provides loans to aquaculturists. If you are seeking to grow your aquaculture operation but have had difficulty getting a loan from a commercial lender, CEI is here to help. 2022 Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Visit Maine Technology Institute Funding Maine Technology Institute Funding MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to businesses, organizations, and individuals to support Maine’s innovation economy. MTI defines innovators as individuals or groups who introduce ideas that create something new or improve an existing product, service, or process. 2022 Maine Technology Institute
Visit Maine Sea Grant Funding Opportunities Maine Sea Grant Funding Opportunities Lists Maine Sea Grant Funding Opportunities, Regional Research and Funding Opportunities, Sea Grant Supported Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities, and Other NOAA Scholarship Opportunities. 2022 Maine Sea Grant
Visit Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy and is available in all counties nationwide. This insurance plan is tailored for any farm with up to $8.5 million in insured revenue, including farms with specialty or organic commodities (both crops and livestock), or those marketing to local, regional, farm-identity preserved, specialty, or direct markets. 2022 USDA Farm Service Agency
Visit Maine Online Licensing System (LEEDS) Maine Online Licensing System (LEEDS) The Maine Department of Marine Resources' online licensing and landings system, called LEEDS (Licensing Enforcement and Environmental Data System) is now available. In order to apply for a new license or renew a license with the system, you first need to create a login for LEEDS 2022 Maine Department of Marine Resources
Visit Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program The Top Gun training program is designed specifically for the entrepreneur with a desire to grow his/her business and achieve long-term success through the use of the right tools, resources, and related mentorship. MCE has taken the time to develop strong business partnerships and to acquire loyal sponsorships which allow us to provide Maine entrepreneurs with the programing, mentorship, training, and knowledge they need to grow and succeed. 2022 Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Visit Maine DECD Business Development Maine DECD Business Development An overall business resource on starting a business, business licensing, corporate resources, business taxes, and employer resources. 2022 Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
Visit CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries Provides advising and financing to fisheries and aquaculture businesses to improve their long-term viability, create and maintain quality jobs, safeguard marine-related infrastructure and environments, and help preserve the cultural integrity of Maine’s working waterfront. 2022 Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Visit SBA Business Guide SBA Business Guide Step by step guide to help plan, launch, manage, and grow small businesses including, writing a business plan, calculating start-up costs, get funding, managing your finances, and more. 2022 U.S. Small Business Administration