The way the Mere Point plan was handled fails to take local input into account.
aquaculture
Buxton company developing kelp-based additive for bread lands $600,000 grant
VitaminSea will use the money to join with bakeries to create recipes in an effort that could grow the state’s seaweed aquaculture industry.
Fishermen speak out against proposed oyster farm in Maquoit Bay
The Maine Department of Maine Resources will schedule a third day for hearings.
Marathon hearing on 40-acre oyster farm extends to Monday in Brunswick
The proposed expansion of Mere Point Oyster in Maquoit Bay has run into intense opposition.
Maine Voices: Oyster company’s plan for 40-acre lease is bad for bay, public
A significantly smaller farm that processes oysters on land is in the best interests of all of us who care about Maquoit Bay off Brunswick.
Oyster company eyes expansion, but opponents warn of shell game
A public hearing is set for Thursday on Mere Point Oyster’s application to lease 40 acres in Maquoit Bay, which opponents say is too much for the bay to handle.
Where Maine’s governor candidates stand on sustainability
Alan Caron, Terry Hayes, Janet Mills and Shawn Moody offer their take on topics like climate change and supporting farmers.
Defenders of endangered right whales pursue limits on aquaculture
The threat of entanglements extends beyond the lobster industry, say advocates, pointing to Maine’s rapidly growing farmed-fisheries sector.
Proposal for 40-acre oyster farm in Maquoit Bay draws opposition in Brunswick
Some residents say the operation would be industrial-sized and too disruptive, but the business owners and others say the concerns are unwarranted.
Chance meeting at Harpswell tidepool set Meredith White on a career path
Now she’s running research and development for Mook Sea Farm.