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Visit Rebutting Marine Aquaculture Myths and Unfounded Criticisms

Rebutting Marine Aquaculture Myths and Unfounded Criticisms

A variety of tenacious myths have persisted for decades to be presented as facts to the public and Congress. The U.S. fish and shellfish farmer cultures aquatic animals within a very complicated and expensive legal, husbandry and science-driven environment. We believe that critics are unfamiliar with this environment. Our response to these pernicious myths does not lend itself to short, simple answers; although, we have worked to be as succinct as possible.
PDF 2021
National Aquaculture Association
Visit Maine Harbor Masters

Maine Harbor Masters

List of the over 200 harbor masters and deputy harbor masters in The State of Maine Harbor Masters Association.
Website 2020
State of Maine Harbor Masters Association
Visit Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

DMR welcomes and encourages comment on aquaculture lease applications. This explains the process, scoping sessions, submitting a comment, speaking at a public hearing and more.
Website 2020
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Case Study

Starting a Farm in a New Area

Starting a farm can be seem overwhelming especially in an area where it hasn't been done before. Here's how Bar Harbor Oyster Co. overcame their obstacles and created a successful business.

Joanna & Jesse Fogg, business owners
2020
Case Study

Being a Good Aquaculture Lease Applicant

Tips on getting through the lease hearing process from a veteran oyster farm owner.

Bill Mook, business owner
2020
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.
Website 2020
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Conduct of Aquaculture Lease Hearings

Conduct of Aquaculture Lease Hearings

Fact sheet on aquaculture lease hearings which are an adjudicatory hearing. It also includes the criteria for issuing aquaculture leases.
PDF 2020
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit FAQs- Public Hearing

FAQs- Public Hearing

Explains how to participate in a hearing, testimony, questions, public support or opposition, intervenor, and after the hearing.
PDF 2019
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves

Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves

The aim of this open access book is to review and analyze the goods and services of bivalve shellfish.
Website 2019
Springer Link
Visit Shellfish Aquaculture is GOOD for the Environment!

Shellfish Aquaculture is GOOD for the Environment!

This brochure explains the benefits of shellfish aquaculture for the environment including improving water quality, increasing species diversity, removing excess nitrogen, and not needing fertilizers, chemicals, or antibiotics.
PDF 2018
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, Rhode Island Sea Grant
Visit ASW Aquaculture in Maine

ASW Aquaculture in Maine

A brief overview of what aquaculture is, why people do it, and how people do it in Maine.
PDF 2016
Aquaculture in Shared Waters
Visit Locally Farmed Seafood: Safe & Sustainable

Locally Farmed Seafood: Safe & Sustainable

This brochure explains the benefits of eating locally farmed seafood including freshness, heart-health, food safety, good nutrition, and community benefits.
PDF 2015
National Aquaculture Association
Visit US Farm-Raised Fish & Shellfish: For a Healthier & Happier Life

US Farm-Raised Fish & Shellfish: For a Healthier & Happier Life

This brochure reviews the nutritional benefits of farmed shellfish including that they are an excellent source of protein, minerals, A, B-complex, and D vitamins.
PDF 2013
National Aquaculture Association
Visit US Farm-Raised Seafood and Food Safety

US Farm-Raised Seafood and Food Safety

This brochure gives an overview on the public health safety precautions in place in the aquaculture industry including the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC).
PDF 2012
National Aquaculture Association
Visit Shellfish Aquaculture and the Environment

Shellfish Aquaculture and the Environment

Focuses primarily on the environmental sustainability of shellfish aquaculture including resource enhancement, habitat restoration, eutrophication, the impacts of farms on water quality, and harvest methods.
PDF 2011
Connecticut Sea Grant
Visit US Farm-Raised Fish and Shellfish Q&A

US Farm-Raised Fish and Shellfish Q&A

This brochure gives an overview of aquaculture in the U.S. and answers questions that are commonly asked about aquaculture fish and shellfish.
PDF 2009
National Aquaculture Association
Visit Marine Aquaculture in Maine: How the public can participate in the leasing process

Marine Aquaculture in Maine: How the public can participate in the leasing process

Brochure on how the public can participate in the leasing process and an overview of aquaculture.
PDF 2003
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture

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Upcoming Aquaculture Public Meetings, Hearings, and Scoping Sessions

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Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves

Shellfish Aquaculture is GOOD for the Environment!

ASW Aquaculture in Maine

Locally Farmed Seafood: Safe & Sustainable

US Farm-Raised Fish & Shellfish: For a Healthier & Happier Life

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Rebutting Marine Aquaculture Myths and Unfounded Criticisms

Maine Harbor Masters

Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

Starting a Farm in a New Area

Being a Good Aquaculture Lease Applicant

Upcoming Aquaculture Public Meetings, Hearings, and Scoping Sessions

Conduct of Aquaculture Lease Hearings

FAQs- Public Hearing

Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves

Shellfish Aquaculture is GOOD for the Environment!

ASW Aquaculture in Maine

Locally Farmed Seafood: Safe & Sustainable

US Farm-Raised Fish & Shellfish: For a Healthier & Happier Life

US Farm-Raised Seafood and Food Safety

Shellfish Aquaculture and the Environment

US Farm-Raised Fish and Shellfish Q&A

Marine Aquaculture in Maine: How the public can participate in the leasing process