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 Best Practices for the East Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Industry Best Practices for the East Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Industry In September 2023 the ECSGA updated its 2010 Best Management Practices manual. Building on the 2010 version, this update adds a new section on the management and handling of floating gear, hundreds of embedded links, info on new gear types and a revised bibliography. ECSGA also completely revamped the tool to create your own farm-specific Best Practices document: the Best Practices Form. 2023 East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
Visit Farming the Sea: The Men and Women of Maine Aquaculture Farming the Sea: The Men and Women of Maine Aquaculture A look at the individual Maine farmers who make a living in the growing industry of Aquaculture. 2021 Maine Aquaculture Association & FocusMaine
Visit Harmful Algae and Marine Aquaculture in the Northeastern United States Harmful Algae and Marine Aquaculture in the Northeastern United States Reviews harmful algae blooms including conditions for biotoxin formation, detection, management, and common types of HAB's in the northeast. 2010 Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
Visit Small Scale Marketing Opportunities for Aquaculture Products in the Northeast Small Scale Marketing Opportunities for Aquaculture Products in the Northeast Discusses what marketing is and why it is important including developing a marketing plan, market outlets, and personalizing the products and the business. 2024 Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
Visit Best Management Practices for the East Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Industry Best Management Practices for the East Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Industry In depth document created to provide the information and a framework that will enable a shellfish farmer to write a comprehensive Best Management Practices document focusing on gear/operation and maintenance, user conflicts, permitting/siting, and environmental concerns. 2024 East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
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 State by State Summary of Seaweed Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021) State by State Summary of Seaweed Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021) This report provides an overview of permitting and leasing programs for aquaculture in U.S. state waters. However, it is strongly recommended that you speak with a local aquaculture representative prior to beginning your planning process. Aquaculture permitting is both complex and subject to frequent change. 2021 NOAA Fisheries
Visit State by State Summary of Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021) State by State Summary of Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Requirements (2021) This report provides an overview of permitting and leasing programs for aquaculture in U.S. state waters. However, it is strongly recommended that you speak with a local aquaculture representative prior to beginning your planning process. Aquaculture permitting is both complex and subject to frequent change. 2021 NOAA Fisheries
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 State by State Summary of Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Rules and Production Data State by State Summary of Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing/Permitting Rules and Production Data Details the specific regulations, contacts, information sources and production estimates for each of the 22 coastal states. 2019 East Coast Growers Association
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 Scallop Research Collaborative Scallop Research Collaborative As part of the Scallop Research Collaborative, we're creating a public database of scallop research happening throughout the state of Maine. Our goal is to create a resource that brings together research in both wild harvest and aquaculture scallops, to increase transparency and communication about research, and to create new opportunities for collaboration. 2021 Aquaculture Research Institute
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 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 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 Shellfish Dealer Application Forms Shellfish Dealer Application Forms Licenses AND Sanitation Certificates must be applied for online! This is new and the preferred system for applications now. This includes Shellstock Shipper Certificate, Shucker-Packer Certificate, Shellfish Reshipper Certificate, and Depuration Processor Certificate. 2024 Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish After putting in a lot of time and effort to grow your product to market size, it's time to sell them! You want to make sure you follow the Maine DMR regulations and have the appropriate licenses & certifications. 2023 The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit Leasing Options Leasing Options A general table outlining the various permitting/leasing options in order to conduct aquaculture in Maine waters. 2017 Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
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 TIDE-MINDED CRITTER GUIDES TIDE-MINDED CRITTER GUIDES An ID guide to organisms commonly found in, on, and around oyster grow bags and other aquaculture equipment used in the Gulf of Maine and North Atlantic. 2024 Evan Montellese
Visit Long-term Outcomes in the Tech Transfer of Scallop Spat Collection Techniques, from Aomori Prefecture, Japan to Maine, USA Long-term Outcomes in the Tech Transfer of Scallop Spat Collection Techniques, from Aomori Prefecture, Japan to Maine, USA Report on spat collection equipment and practices that could be useful to stock enhancement and aquaculture in Maine such as the use of spat bags to capture competent scallop larvae and the creation of spawner sanctuaries. 2024 Maine Sea Grant
Industry Perspective A Guide to Site Selection and Mapping Embarking on a journey in aquaculture is an exciting endeavor, but success begins with careful consideration of site selection and mapping. In the coastal waters of Maine, a region rich in marine biodiversity, choosing the right site is paramount to the success of any aquaculture venture. Alicia Gaiero, Owner 2023