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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 Maine Aquaculture Economic Impact Report

Maine Aquaculture Economic Impact Report

A study to provide an up-to-date and accurate annual statewide economic contribution of Maine’s aquaculture industry and determine aquaculture business owner and farm demographics.
2024
University of Maine
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.
2024
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Biosecurity on the Farm - Guidelines & Resources for Developing a Biosecurity Plan

Biosecurity on the Farm - Guidelines & Resources for Developing a Biosecurity Plan

Reviews the benefits of developing a biosecurity plan and a step-by-step outline on how to develop a plan that will protect your farm from disease-causing organisms or pathogens.
2024
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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 DMR Aquaculture Map

DMR Aquaculture Map

Displays location and information on aquaculture leases and licenses in Maine along with NSSP water quality information and p90 scores, LPA Health Zones, IFW Essential Habitat Boundaries, historic eelgrass data, conserved land information, and low tide imagery.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Aquaculture Laws and Regulations

Aquaculture Laws and Regulations

List all laws and regulations related to aquaculture in the state of Maine.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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 Aquaculture Advisory Council

Aquaculture Advisory Council

The council consists of 5 members make recommendations to the commissioner concerning expenditures from the Aquaculture Management Fund.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit ECSGA Rookie Mistakes

ECSGA Rookie Mistakes

If you have been around this business for a while, you’ve probably watched some of the newcomers make the same mistakes you did when you were getting started. ECSGA Executive Director Bob Rheault decided he would try to think of as many of these common pitfalls as he could to help new growers avoid making the same costly blunders. Through the years he has continued to add to the list.
2021
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

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Biofouling Prevention and Management in the Marine Aquaculture Industry

Aquaculture LPA and Lease Requirements

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Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

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Branding 101

Diagram of the Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) Application Process

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"Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

Summary information for Aquaculture License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product)

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Small Scale Marketing Opportunities for Aquaculture Products in the Northeast

Maine Aquaculture Economic Impact Report

DMR Aquaculture Staff

Biosecurity on the Farm - Guidelines & Resources for Developing a Biosecurity Plan

A Guide to Site Selection and Mapping

Biofouling Prevention and Management in the Marine Aquaculture Industry

Aquaculture LPA and Lease Requirements

Resources for Growers

Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) License Application

Looking for Business Operations Help?

Looking for Gear?

Maine Aquaculture Marking Requirements

Upcoming Aquaculture Public Meetings, Hearings, and Scoping Sessions

Branding 101

Diagram of the Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) Application Process

Diagram of the Standard Lease Application Process

Diagram of Experimental Lease Application Process

"Experimental" Aquaculture Lease Application

Summary information for Aquaculture License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product)

DMR Aquaculture Map

Aquaculture Laws and Regulations

Maine Online Licensing System (LEEDS)

Aquaculture Advisory Council

ECSGA Rookie Mistakes