Brown and glistening, curled at the edges, more than eight feet in length — who would think that a fresh strand of sugar kelp grown during the winter could be such a money maker for … Continue reading
In The News – December
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Buys Portland’s Union Wharf Union Wharf, part of Portland’s working waterfront for 228 years, is being purchased by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) to maintain access for fishermen, … Continue reading
Eel Aquaculture Facility Under Construction in Waldoboro
First published in MaineBiz, reprinted by permission American Unagi, an aquaculture company cultivating and selling locally sourced, Maine-grown eels, has begun construction of a $10-million, 27,000-square-foot facility in Waldoboro. COVID-19 delayed planned construction for 2020, … Continue reading
DMR Improves Access to Aquaculture Data
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has launched three new pages on its website to provide improved access to aquaculture data.Searchable, sortable tables offer visitors an interactive resource for the most up-to-date information on Standard … Continue reading
Spiky sea urchin newest entrant into Maine’s aquaculture sector
A team of researchers, aquaculture production specialists and educators in Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire will be working to help transform a the sea urchin fishery by supporting green sea urchin aquaculture efforts in … Continue reading
DMR Struggling with Aquaculture Application Backlog
First published by the Ellsworth American and reprinted with permission Like nearly every facet of life, the pandemic has affected the state aquaculture industry, the Maine Aquaculture Advisory Council made clear in a virtual meeting … Continue reading