The proposal comes as some lobstermen are sounding the alarm that the increase in fish and shellfish farming in the state’s waters could limit their ability to lay traps.
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Bucksport gives key approval for salmon farm to be built at former mill site
Whole Oceans plans to build facilities to hatch and grow Atlantic salmon on the banks of the Penobscot River, and aims to build a separate processing plant.
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Maine Voices: Protect traditional fisheries’ access to ocean waters
Aquaculture should be kept to a smaller scale that doesn’t get in the way of other users.
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State rejects group’s petition to change aquaculture lease process
But there is still no word on a timeline for the decision on a controversial 40-acre lease in Brunswick’s Maquoit Bay.
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Maine Voices: It’s past time to do broad-based ocean planning
We must deal with conflicts among ocean users while maintaining the health of the marine ecosystem.
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UNE named U.S. representative to trans-Atlantic aquaculture panel
The Biddeford university will join dozens of organizations working to increase the production of fish farms and other aquaculture projects in 16 countries on 4 continents.
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Maine Voices: Nordic Aquafarms isn’t acting like a good neighbor to Belfast residents
Its continual changes of plan and apparent misrepresentation of its land rights should raise questions among regulators.
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Coastal Enterprises creates aquaculture loan program
Sea Farm Loans are intended to help finance shellfish or sea vegetable farmers who may not be able to get loans from other lenders.
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Growth of Maine oyster farming prompts debate, disputes about aquaculture
The Department of Marine Resources is considering whether to amend its rules to limit the size and location of aquaculture lease sites.
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Whole Oceans closes on Bucksport land purchase for salmon farm
The company plans to break ground this year on a facility that will use a recirculating aquaculture system.