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Visit MAA Occupational Standards for Maine Aquaculture Training Providers

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MAA Occupational Standards for Maine Aquaculture Training Providers

The Maine Aquaculture Association has released the first Maine Aquaculture Occupational Standards, which specify the current workforce skills and training needs of Maine’s aquaculture sector. Altogether, four standards have been released, focusing on occupations related to (1) Marine Shellfish and Sea Vegetables; (2) Marine Finfish; (3) Land-Based RAS; and (4) Land-Based Shellfish Hatcheries. A supplementary document, the Maine Shellfish Aquaculture Career Pathways Map, is designed to provide an overview of the most common job types, entry points, and career pathway opportunities in Maine’s shellfish aquaculture sector today.
2021
Maine Aquaculture Association
Visit MAA Maine Aquaculture Business Planning Tools

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MAA Maine Aquaculture Business Planning Tools

The business plan features include short & long-term budget projections & tracking, financial projection and analysis tools, monthly cash flow projections, costs of production analysis, profitability analysis, sensitivity analysis, and breakeven analysis. The production plan offers short & long-term production projections & tracking data-based growth projections, monthly sales planning & tracking, and a production calendar. If you are interested in setting up a business plan, please reach out to Christian at [email protected]
2020
Maine Aquaculture Association
Visit MAA Financial Benchmarking Report

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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
Visit Aquaculture in Shared Waters

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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.
2022
Maine Sea Grant
Visit DMR Aquaculture Map

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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.
2021
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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 - LPA License Health Zones

Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones

All wild shellfish stock or seed used for cultivation or grow-out must originate from within the same Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) license Health Zone as the LPA license site. A permit is required from DMR if the stock or seed originates from outside the Health Zone.
2022
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Limited Purpose Aquaculture Workbook

Limited Purpose Aquaculture Workbook

This workbook is designed to help municipal shellfish committees apply for limited purpose aquaculture permits (LPA). These permits are required for various conservation projects, particularly focused on reseeding or revitalizing wild spawning. It was created collaboratively, with members of the DMR, various municipal shellfish committees, and others working to provide materials and input on the final product.
2022
The Mudflat
Visit UMaine Professional Micro-Credential Pathway in Sustainable Aquaculture

UMaine Professional Micro-Credential Pathway in Sustainable Aquaculture

University of Maine System (UMS) micro-credential offers professional development opportunities that result in a verified micro-credential for those who want to update their aquaculture skillset. Coordinated by the Aquaculture Research Institute, this pathway will use the University of Maine System’s extensive aquaculture resources and educational expertise to create hands-on learning experiences.
2022
Aquaculture Research Institute
Visit Maine Aquaculture Roadmap 2022–2032

Maine Aquaculture Roadmap 2022–2032

Offers a collaborative outlook and proposes goals to guide the aquaculture sector in Maine over the next ten years. Four goals were identified: 1. Develop a streamlined licensing and permitting process that balances the rights of an applicant and the public. 2. Increase integration and understanding of aquaculture in Maine’s coastal communities 3. Expand and promote the Maine seafood brand. 4. Make Maine a leader in triple bottom line sustainable aquaculture: social, economic, environmental.
2022
Maine Sea Grant, Maine Aquaculture Association
Visit Maine Aquaculture Association

Maine Aquaculture Association

A non-profit trade association that represents the Maine aquaculture industry at the state, federal, and international levels.
2022
Maine Aquaculture Association
Visit Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program

Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program

The Top Gun training program is designed specifically for the entrepreneur with a desire to grow his/her business and achieve long-term success through the use of the right tools, resources, and related mentorship. MCE has taken the time to develop strong business partnerships and to acquire loyal sponsorships which allow us to provide Maine entrepreneurs with the programing, mentorship, training, and knowledge they need to grow and succeed.
2022
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
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
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
2021
Maine Department of Marine Resources
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?
2021
The Maine Aquaculturist
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
Visit MAA Occupational Standards for Maine Aquaculture Training Providers

MAA Occupational Standards for Maine Aquaculture Training Providers

The Maine Aquaculture Association has released the first Maine Aquaculture Occupational Standards, which specify the current workforce skills and training needs of Maine’s aquaculture sector. Altogether, four standards have been released, focusing on occupations related to (1) Marine Shellfish and Sea Vegetables; (2) Marine Finfish; (3) Land-Based RAS; and (4) Land-Based Shellfish Hatcheries. A supplementary document, the Maine Shellfish Aquaculture Career Pathways Map, is designed to provide an overview of the most common job types, entry points, and career pathway opportunities in Maine’s shellfish aquaculture sector today.
2021
Maine Aquaculture Association
Looking for Business Operations Help?

This is a list of businesses that can help in your business operations including accountants, legal advice (lawyer), insurance, lease bond, business planning, and financing. Lists were compiled by surveying Maine aquaculturists.
2021
The Maine Aquaculturist
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.
2021
The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit 2021 Aquaculture Harvest License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Application

2021 Aquaculture Harvest License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Application

2021 Aquaculture Harvest License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Application
2021
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Maine DMR Aquaculture Harvest License FAQ

Maine DMR Aquaculture Harvest License FAQ

All holders of aquaculture leases and LPA licenses are required to hold the Aquaculture Harvest License in order to harvest and sell product from their aquaculture sites, regardless of the species they grow. Commercial harvester's licenses now apply to only wild-harvest product.
2021
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information

Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information

Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information
2021
Department of Marine Resources
Visit Clam Kit: Simple Shellfish Management Tools - Part 1: Introduction & Overview

Clam Kit: Simple Shellfish Management Tools - Part 1: Introduction & Overview

The “Clam Kit” video series shares techniques developed at Downeast Institute to help municipal shellfish management programs enhance their softshell clam flats affordably and effectively. This video gives an overview of clam seed, DEI's hatchery, floating nursery trays, public stock enhancement, DMR lease or LPA, basic husbandry, overwintering, and more.
2021
Downeast Institute
Visit Farming the Sea: The Men and Women of Maine Aquaculture

Farming the Sea: The Men and Women of Maine Aquaculture

A look at the individual Maine farmers who make a living in the growing industry of Aquaculture.
2021
Maine Aquaculture Association & FocusMaine
Visit How to Use The Maine Aquaculturist

How to Use The Maine Aquaculturist

Listen in as Carissa Maurin and Chris Vonderweidt, from the GMRI Aquaculture Program, lead a webinar (originally recorded on 4/13/21) teaching users the basics about The Maine Aquaculturist – a free to use aquaculture business knowledge portal - and how it can be an asset for aquaculture businesses.
2021
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Visit The Maine Shellfish Handbook

The Maine Shellfish Handbook

Provides a comprehensive resource to help managers at the local and state level sustain Maine’s valuable shellfish resources. Includes information on the history and biology of the soft-shell clam, northern quahog, American and European oysters, and blue mussels. There are sections on state resources to address water quality issues and predatory species and tools that municipalities can use to preserve or increase their intertidal shellfish resources.
2021
Maine DMR Bureau of Public Health, Maine Sea Grant
Visit How a High Tech Mussel Farm Harvests 7,000 Pounds of Mussels per Day

How a High Tech Mussel Farm Harvests 7,000 Pounds of Mussels per Day

This video gives a first-hand account of running a mussel farm by Bangs Island Mussels including on the water gear and husbandry and well as shore-side processing. Some highlights are seeding, socking, hauling and stripping machine, de-clumper, size grader, debyssing machine, automatic bagger/weigher/conveyor, and more.
2021
Eater / Bangs Island Mussels

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MAA Occupational Standards for Maine Aquaculture Training Providers

Looking for Business Operations Help?

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Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information

Clam Kit: Simple Shellfish Management Tools - Part 1: Introduction & Overview

Farming the Sea: The Men and Women of Maine Aquaculture

How to Use The Maine Aquaculturist

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The Maine Aquaculturist’s Pocket Guide: Selling Shellfish

Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones

Limited Purpose Aquaculture Workbook

UMaine Professional Micro-Credential Pathway in Sustainable Aquaculture

Maine Aquaculture Roadmap 2022–2032

Maine Aquaculture Association

Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program

Aquaculture in Shared Waters

Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center

Maine Online Licensing System (LEEDS)

Aquaculture Harvest License Information

Disinfection for used shellfish equipment

MAA Occupational Standards for Maine Aquaculture Training Providers

Looking for Business Operations Help?

Looking for Gear?

2021 Aquaculture Harvest License (to harvest & sell aquacultured product) Application

Maine DMR Aquaculture Harvest License FAQ

Department of Marine Resources Employee Contact Information

Clam Kit: Simple Shellfish Management Tools - Part 1: Introduction & Overview

Farming the Sea: The Men and Women of Maine Aquaculture

How to Use The Maine Aquaculturist

The Maine Shellfish Handbook

How a High Tech Mussel Farm Harvests 7,000 Pounds of Mussels per Day