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  • March 10, 2020

    Island Institute’s Edible Seaweed Analysis

    The Island Institute has published a new study, the “Edible Seaweed Market Analysis,” that describes the growth potential for Maine’s edible seaweed market over the next 15 years. More than 95 percent of edible seaweed products found in the U.S. is imported, yet Maine waters provide

    Aquaculture & Marine

  • March 9, 2020

    Aquaculture Business Development Program Accepting Applications Through March 13

    Have you ever thought about gaining a new source of income by growing mussels, oysters or seaweed?

    Aquaculture & Marine

  • Photo: Laurie Schreiber
    March 7, 2020

    Luke’s Lobster mini-grants designed to strengthen coastal communities

    The Luke’s Lobster Keeper Fund has awarded $25,000 in mini-grants to 10 coastal projects from Portland to Beals Island.

    The grant program is designed to strengthen economic opportunities for fishing communities and keep coastal waterways clean, according to a news release. 

    Economic Development, Aquaculture & Marine

  • March 6, 2020

    Report: Kelp contributes millions to Maine's economy

    SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Tom Roth traded fishing for farming. He's always finding new ways to use farmed and wild seaweed.

    "People get excited when they see something that's good for them," he said.

    His latest kelp-based product: sunscreen.

    Aquaculture & Marine

  • March 4, 2020

    Maine’s edible seaweed industry may double production in next five years

    ew research indicates that Maine's edible seaweed production will grow an average of 12% to 15% annually over the next decade and is expected to more than double by 2025. 

    Aquaculture & Marine

  • Photo: Atlantic Sea Farms & New England Ocean Cluster
    March 3, 2020

    State’s edible seaweed processors ‘split’ over role of organics

    Maine edible seaweed processors are “split” regarding the role of organic in their industry’s product offerings. products’ strategic role in their product offerings.

    Aquaculture & Marine

  • February 26, 2020

    Can kelp help protect shellfish from ocean acidification?

    BAR HARBOR — Marine scientist Susie Arnold of the Island Institute will discuss research about kelp farming and ocean acidification Monday, March 9 at 5 p.m. at the MDI Biological Laboratory, as part of the laboratory’s Science Café series.

    Aquaculture & Marine

  • February 26, 2020

    Fishing sector offered chance to move into seaweed, shellfish culture

    Maine’s Island Institute is accepting applications for its 2020 Aquaculture Business Development (ABD) programme and is looking to support the state’s coastal and island residents who are keen to start mussel, oyster or seaweed aquaculture businesses within the next two years.

    Aquaculture & Marine

  • February 25, 2020

    Island Institute aquaculture business program accepting applications

    ROCKLAND — Have you ever thought about gaining a new source of income by growing mussels, oysters, or seaweed?

    Aquaculture & Marine

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