In addition to seaweed harvesters, towns and regulators may use the high-definition map to help them manage the coastline and prepare for climate-related changes.
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As farming innovation collides with fishing tradition, Harpswell brings both sides to the table
This story is part of “Cultivating the Coast,” a special report that explores Harpswell’s rapidly growing aquaculture industry. Last year, Harpswell oyster farmer Samantha Bohan learned the town was considering a one-year moratorium on new aquaculture leases because of concerns about their impact on traditional fishing. Bohan had just started her own farm a year […]
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Maine oyster farm launches its first electric workboat
A project 3 years in the making, the 28-foot Heron is among the first fully electric aquaculture boats of its size.
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Cumberland’s plan to bring back clams — and clamming
As the soft-shell clams in Cumberland have practically disappeared, the town has started an experiment planting juvenile clams in the mudflats in hopes of bringing them back.
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Maine leads the country with first aquaculture apprenticeship program
Faced with a shortage of skilled workers for the state’s fish, shellfish and seaweed farms, Maine is breaking ground to find a solution.
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Wild oysters are returning to Midcoast Maine waters
The finding is part of a University of Maine study that relied on local shellfish harvesters. It argues that fishermen’s knowledge should be valued more in research that informs regulations.
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Most Americans haven’t tried seaweed, Maine study shows
The study, which in part explores Americans’ hesitance to try new foods, finds that leaning on seaweed as an ingredient in different snacks and making ready-to-eat dishes could sway consumers.
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Environmental group to purchase land once eyed for Belfast salmon farm
After years of pushback, Nordic Aquafarms abandoned its $500 million project and listed its 54-acre parcel for sale in January.
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Nordic Aquafarms to pay Midcoast environmental group $125K
Upstream Watch had opposed the Norwegian company’s recently abandoned plan to build a $500 million inland salmon farm in Belfast.
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Company behind Belfast salmon farm abandons project, citing legal challenges
Norwegian company Nordic Aquafarms says it is dropping the controversial proposal for a $500 million, land-based aquaculture operation.