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 Aquaculture LPA and Lease Requirements Aquaculture LPA and Lease Requirements Answers questions like "What can I grow?", "How much space can I occupy?" "How long does a lease or license last?", "How much will it cost?", "What type of gear can I use?", and more. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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
Visit Approved Hatcheries For Shellfish Species Approved Hatcheries For Shellfish Species DMR-approved hatchery status is contingent upon a variety of factors including clean pathology reports and hatchery inspections. Given this, the list below is subject to change. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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. 2022 Maine Department of Marine Resources
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 Purchasing Shellfish Factsheet Purchasing Shellfish Factsheet This document is intended to help Maine restaurant owners and staff understand the risks of handling shellfish, and how to manage them safely and effectively. 2022 Maine Sea Grant, Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health, Hospitality Maine
Visit Maine Enhanced Retail License Holders Maine Enhanced Retail License Holders A list that contains the names of markets and restaurants that are licensed to purchase shellfish directly from harvesters, then sell them in the retail trade only. 2022 Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Maine Aquaculture Marking Requirements Maine Aquaculture Marking Requirements Maine aquaculture marking requirements (effective January 1, 2023) for lease sites and LPA sites with a sample marker buoy image. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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. 2022 U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Visit Discover Careers in Aquaculture Discover Careers in Aquaculture Washington County Community College and Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center have joined forces with partners, to bring you Workforce Training in Aquaculture. Students will have the opportunity to start careers in the aquaculture sector statewide, as well as transfer into four-year programs. 2022 Washington County Community College, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
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 Diagram of the Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) Application Process Diagram of the Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) Application Process This flowchart visually maps out the Maine DMR Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) application process. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Diagram of the Standard Lease Application Process Diagram of the Standard Lease Application Process This flowchart visually maps out the Maine DMR Standard Lease application process. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Diagram of Experimental Lease Application Process Diagram of Experimental Lease Application Process This flowchart visually maps out the Maine DMR Experimental Lease application process. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Aquaculture Harvest License Information Answers basic questions about Maine DMR's Aquaculture Harvest License such as: Who should have it?, What is it? What does it cost?, What does this license allow you to do?, How do I apply?, and Who should I contact with questions? 2022 The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide- Selling Shellfish Flowchart The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide- Selling Shellfish Flowchart This flowchart maps the different licenses you need to have to sell your aquaculture shellfish out of state by mail or by vehicle, and in the state of Maine including selling direct to restaurants, and wholesale distributors, at a farmer's market, your home, and your lease site. 2022 The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit The Maine Aquaculturist’s Pocket Guide: Selling Shellfish The Maine Aquaculturist’s Pocket Guide: Selling Shellfish A basic list of what licenses you need to sell your aquaculture shellfish at your home, at your lease site, to your local grocery/general store, roadside, to a restaurant, to a wholesale distributor, at a farmers market, or out of state. 2022 The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit "Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application "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. 2022 Maine Department of Marine Resources
Visit Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones All wild shellfish stock or seed used for cultivation or grow-out must originate from within the same Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) license Health Zone as the LPA license site. A permit is required from DMR if the stock or seed originates from outside the Health Zone. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit UMaine Professional Micro-Credential Pathway in Sustainable Aquaculture UMaine Professional Micro-Credential Pathway in Sustainable Aquaculture University of Maine System (UMS) micro-credential offers professional development opportunities that result in a verified micro-credential for those who want to update their aquaculture skillset. Coordinated by the Aquaculture Research Institute, this pathway will use the University of Maine System’s extensive aquaculture resources and educational expertise to create hands-on learning experiences. 2022 Aquaculture Research Institute