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
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 Maine EPSCoR SEANET Buoy Network Maine EPSCoR SEANET Buoy Network Developing oceanographic models of factors that control the productivity of Maine's coastal waters in three bioregions (southern, central, and down east Maine), supplemented by hourly monitoring of biophysical parameters in 6 coastal regions through LOBO buoys in the more sheltered waters, and at the mouths of the bays in more exposed conditions using buoys developed at the University of Maine. The SEANET buoy network is supplemented with other smaller buoys and sensors involving students, citizen monitors, fishermen, and aquaculturists. 2022 University of Maine
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 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 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 in Shared Waters Aquaculture in Shared Waters This training program uses a mix of meetings and field trips/site visits to introduce participants to the issues important in running a successful aquaculture business including: site selection, equipment and husbandry, permitting and regulation, environmental monitoring, marketing and sales, farm management and biosecurity, business planning, and financial management. 2022 Maine Sea Grant
Visit Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center Established in 1988 by the Maine Legislature with a mission to assist in developing economically and environmentally sustainable aquaculture opportunities in Maine. 2022 Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
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
Industry Perspective Matching your Farm Site to your Crop’s Ecological and Environmental Needs The last thing you want to discover, after investing your time and money, is that you chose a site that doesn’t suit your species so here are some key factors to consider. Chris Davis, Ph.D., Executive Director 2020
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. 2020 State of Maine Harbor Masters Association
Visit Offshore Safety and Survival Training Offshore Safety and Survival Training Provides the essential skills, knowledge and confidence to survive potentially life-threatening situations using both classroom and hands on training in the use of lifesaving equipment. 2020 McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Industry Perspective Kelp Farming Realities Growing kelp is great for the environment and here is what you'll need to know before starting a kelp farm from a phone interview with Briana Warner. Briana Warner, Chief Executive Officer (phone interview) 2020
Visit Maine Sea Grant Maine Sea Grant Supporting marine science for Maine people focusing on Maine’s coastal communities, scientific research, and tomorrow's marine workforce. 2020 Maine Sea Grant, University of Maine
Visit Earn Your Captain's License Earn Your Captain's License Atlantic Captain’s Academy offers a variety of Coast Guard approved courses for Coast Guard captain’s license candidates. 2020 Atlantic Captain’s Academy
Visit Site Selection Site Selection Detailed look into why site selection is so important including, biological requirements, physical characteristics, as well as social & regulatory factors. 2016 Aquaculture in Shared Waters
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 Kelp Farming Manual: A Guide to the Processing, Techniques, and Equipment for Farming Kelp in New England Waters Kelp Farming Manual: A Guide to the Processing, Techniques, and Equipment for Farming Kelp in New England Waters An in-depth guide on kelp farming including how to set up a farm, the application process, nursery set-up, maintaining cultures, and farm site operations. 2013 Ocean Approved