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Visit Maine Shellfish Growing Area Classification Program

Maine Shellfish Growing Area Classification Program

Evaluates all shellfish growing areas in the state of Maine to determine their suitability for harvest by conducting a "sanitary survey," which is a three-fold process.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

This document was generated by DMR Bureau of Public Health staff and reflects things to be aware of when considering an aquaculture lease application from a shellfish sanitation perspective.

Maine Department of Marine Resources Bureau of Public Health
2020
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

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Shellfish Dealer Application Forms

Getting to Know Your Water

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish

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Sea Farm Loan: Financing for Maine’s Marine Aquaculturists

A Guide to Site Selection and Mapping

Legal Considerations for Aquaculturists

MAA Financial Benchmarking Report

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

Recommendations for LPA Mooring Systems and Designs

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Maine Shellfish Growing Area Classification Program

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Pocket Guide: Selling Shellfish

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide- Selling Shellfish Flowchart

Maine Seaweed Council

Shellfish Dealer Application Forms

Getting to Know Your Water

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish

TIDE-MINDE​D CRITT​ER GUIDES

Sea Farm Loan: Financing for Maine’s Marine Aquaculturists

A Guide to Site Selection and Mapping

Legal Considerations for Aquaculturists

MAA Financial Benchmarking Report

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

Recommendations for LPA Mooring Systems and Designs

TIDE-MINDED CRITTER GUIDES