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 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 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 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. 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
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 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
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. 2021 Casco Marine, LLC
Industry Perspective 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 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. 2020 Maine Department of Marine Resources