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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
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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.
Website 2020
Washington County Community College
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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
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Maine Harbor Masters

List of the over 200 harbor masters and deputy harbor masters in The State of Maine Harbor Masters Association.
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State of Maine Harbor Masters 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
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SBA Business Guide

Step by step guide to help plan, launch, manage, and grow small businesses including, writing a business plan, calculating start-up costs, get funding, managing your finances, and more.
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U.S. Small Business Administration
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Maine Technology Institute

MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to support Maine’s innovation economy.
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Maine Technology Institute
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Maine Sea Grant

Supporting marine science for Maine people focusing on Maine’s coastal communities, scientific research, and tomorrow's marine workforce.
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Maine Sea Grant, University of Maine
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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.
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Maine Sea Grant
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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
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Oyster Aquaculture Site Selection Using Landsat 8-Derived Sea Surface Temperature, Turbidity, and Chlorophyll a

Thesis paper explaining the work that went into creating the Oyster suitability Index.
PDF 2020
University of Maine
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Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

In depth review of sea scallop biology, spat collection, nursery, grow out, gear, husbandry, site selection economic considerations and biotoxins/public health.
PDF 2020
Coastal Enterprises, Inc
Shell GIS

Uses an individual growth model over 30 days for Eastern Oyster, Blue Mussel, and European Oyster using satellite inputs for temperature, chlorophyll and particulate organic matter to determine locations where they will grow best.
Website 2020
University of Maine
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Maine Aquaculture Association

A non-profit trade association that represents the Maine aquaculture industry at the state, federal, and international levels.
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Maine Aquaculture Association
Aquaculture Map

Displays 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.
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Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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Aquaculture Business Services

Provides confidential and comprehensive location and business services for aquaculture companies looking to locate or expand in the state.
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Maine & Co.
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Maine DECD Business Development

An overall business resource on starting a business, business licensing, corporate resources, business taxes, and employer resources.
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Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
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Maine Mentor Network

Maine Center for Entrepreneurs has a team of business experts that volunteer their time to help you grow your business.
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Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
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Succeed With SCORE

A nonprofit organization providing educational workshops and helping small businesses get started, grow and operate effectively.
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SCORE Maine
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Building Maine's Future One Business at a Time

A leader in the small business economic and development arenas that assists new businesses as well as existing businesses manage, run and grow.
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Maine Small Business Development Centers
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CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

Provides advising and financing to fisheries and aquaculture businesses to improve their long-term viability, create and maintain quality jobs, safeguard marine-related infrastructure and environments, and help preserve the cultural integrity of Maine’s working waterfront.
Website 2020
Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
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Top Gun

A unique entrepreneurial training program tailored to support aquaculture businesses in Maine.
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Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
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East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

Represents over 1500 shellfish farmers from Maine to Florida and has many resources for growers including rookie mistakes, marketing, and public health concerns.
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East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
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National Aquaculture Association

Provides a unified national voice for aquaculture on the national level as well as informative webinars, publications, and facts about aquaculture.
Website 2020
National Aquaculture Association

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Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology

Matching your Farm Site to your Crop’s Ecological and Environmental Needs

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Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

SBA Business Guide

Maine Technology Institute

Maine Sea Grant

Aquaculture in Shared Waters

Starting a Farm in a New Area

Oyster Aquaculture Site Selection Using Landsat 8-Derived Sea Surface Temperature, Turbidity, and Chlorophyll a

Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

Shell GIS

Maine Aquaculture Association

Aquaculture Map

Aquaculture Business Services

Maine DECD Business Development

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CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

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East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

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The Basics on Aquaculture Mooring Systems

Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology

Matching your Farm Site to your Crop’s Ecological and Environmental Needs

Maine Harbor Masters

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

SBA Business Guide

Maine Technology Institute

Maine Sea Grant

Aquaculture in Shared Waters

Starting a Farm in a New Area

Oyster Aquaculture Site Selection Using Landsat 8-Derived Sea Surface Temperature, Turbidity, and Chlorophyll a

Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

Shell GIS

Maine Aquaculture Association

Aquaculture Map

Aquaculture Business Services

Maine DECD Business Development

Maine Mentor Network

Succeed With SCORE

Building Maine's Future One Business at a Time

CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

Top Gun

East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

National Aquaculture Association