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 Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology Earn a Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology with added industry recognized credentials such as PADI Diver Certification, OUPV Captain's License and ABYC Certifications for free. 2020 Washington County Community College
Visit How to Use The Maine Aquaculturist How to Use The Maine Aquaculturist Listen in as Carissa Maurin and Chris Vonderweidt, from the GMRI Aquaculture Program, lead a webinar (originally recorded on 4/13/21) teaching users the basics about The Maine Aquaculturist – a free to use aquaculture business knowledge portal - and how it can be an asset for aquaculture businesses. 2021 Gulf of Maine Research Institute
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 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. 2024 Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Visit MAA Financial Benchmarking Report MAA Financial Benchmarking Report This first-of-its-kind Maine Aquaculture Industry Financial Benchmarking report presents results from the calculation of a series of benchmarks designed to serve as guidance for prospective Maine shellfish and seaweed producers for use in their business planning, as well as by lenders in the evaluation of loan applications. 2020 Maine Aquaculture Association
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