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Resources for Growers

DMR resources for growers including approved hatcheries, biosecurity, shellfish sanitation, harvest and reporting, and forms.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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 Purchasing Shellfish Factsheet

Purchasing Shellfish Factsheet

This document is intended to help Maine restaurant owners and staff understand the risks of handling shellfish, and how to manage them safely and effectively.
2022
Maine Sea Grant, Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health, Hospitality Maine
Visit Maine Phytoplankton Data and Biotoxin Forecast

Maine Phytoplankton Data and Biotoxin Forecast

The Bigelow Laboratory of Ocean Sciences, in collaboration with the Maine Department of Marine Resources, is developing a weekly, site-specific forecast for paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) levels. This forecast is experimental and represents ongoing research, and its predicted toxicity ranges are not representations of fact or guarantees of future toxicity levels. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forecasts.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Visit Maine Enhanced Retail License Holders

Maine Enhanced Retail License Holders

A list that contains the names of markets and restaurants that are licensed to purchase shellfish directly from harvesters, then sell them in the retail trade only.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List

Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List

List all interstate certified shippers that can ship fresh and frozen oysters, clams, mussels, whole or roe-on scallops and is published monthly.
2022
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Aquaculture Harvest License Information

Answers basic questions about Maine DMR's Aquaculture Harvest License such as: Who should have it?, What is it? What does it cost?, What does this license allow you to do?, How do I apply?, and Who should I contact with questions?
2022
The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish

The Maine Aquaculturist’s Guide to Selling Shellfish

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 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 Maine DMR Vibrio Control Plan

Maine DMR Vibrio Control Plan

The goal of a Vibrio Control or Vibrio Management Plan is to control the safety of molluscan shellfish for human consumption by preventing unnecessary growth of bacterial pathogens resulting from improper or ineffective cooling or from time to temperature abuse.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Shellfish Sanitation and Management

Shellfish Sanitation and Management

The Bureau of Public Health oversees the the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) within Maine in order to keep molluscan shellfish safe for human consumption.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Current Shellfish Closure Information

Current Shellfish Closure Information

Maine Growing Area Closures: Shellfish Area Inventory with Legal Notices and Maps
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program

Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program

Uses the standards outlined in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) to monitor levels of PSP (“Red Tide”) and other marine biotoxins in the shellfish of the State of Maine.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Shellfish Closure Map and Data Portal

Shellfish Closure Map and Data Portal

The DMR Bureau of Public Health Shellfish Closure Map and Data Portal has bacterial (NSSP) classifications, municipal conservation closures, biotoxin closures, and emergency closures displayed. Other layers including P90 scores can be turned on in the layer list.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
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.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
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 Maine Shellfish Dealer Sanitation and HACCP Guidelines Manual and Forms

Maine Shellfish Dealer Sanitation and HACCP Guidelines Manual and Forms

Lists all forms involved with sanitation and the HACCP guidelines including vibrio control plans, wet storage, daily sanitation reports, a processing log with sales records, shipping temperature compliance, and more.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit DMR Municipal Shellfish Management Forms

DMR Municipal Shellfish Management Forms

Lists all forms involved with the annual shellfish management review and forms for municipal activities such as shellfish program deadlines.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Water Quality Monitoring Forms and Protocols

Water Quality Monitoring Forms and Protocols

List of all forms including volunteer quality assurance training, training checklist, application and liability waiver, water sampling field data sheet, and a data sheet for GPS coordinates.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Biotoxin Monitoring Forms and Protocols

Biotoxin Monitoring Forms and Protocols

List of all forms including a field data collection sheet, MOU for non-private and private lab biotoxin testing and analysis, industry biotoxin sample protocol, guidance for high risk areas and species, and a private lab analysis table.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Shellfish Sanitation and Management Forms

Shellfish Sanitation and Management Forms

List of all forms used by the Bureau of Public Health.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
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 Maine Shellfish Dealer Certification and Inspection Program

Maine Shellfish Dealer Certification and Inspection Program

Uses the standards outlined by the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) to evaluate and certify all wholesale shellfish dealers in Maine to ship, or process shellfish for shipment, within and outside of the state.
2022
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health
Visit Disinfection for used shellfish equipment

Disinfection for used shellfish equipment

After purchasing used shellfish production equipment, it is strongly recommended to thoroughly clean and disinfect the gear prior to use to limit the risk of introducing disease or invasive species. An easy-to-use process is as follows:
2021
Maine Sea Grant

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