Bar Harbor, where passenger traffic has risen 257% since 2003, epitomizes the quandary facing coastal communities: How to weigh economic benefits against a fragile quality of life.
Aquaculture is a growing industry in Maine. It yields more than $100 million in overall economic impact each year, nearly three times as much as the $50 million it contributed in 2007. Farmers and businesses in working waterfronts support the economy by cultivating Atlantic salmon, oysters, sea vegetables and other aquatic flora and fauna. Despite […]
The Maine Aquaculture Association (MAA) has released the first of its kind Maine Aquaculture Distribution Mapping Manual , a guide which helps sea farmers compare and contrast the existing and potential distribution channels for their products to.
Three University of Maine projects have been awarded competitive seed grant funding to facilitate research collaborations across marine-related disciplines, academic units and research centers as part of the UMaine MARINE Initiative. The purpose of this seed grant is to focus on collaborative, innovative pilot studies, with the clear intention of using this work to elevate […]
“When the pandemic hit, our distribution chain changed, probably forever,” said one seafood farmer. The industry faces supply chain challenges while consumer demand grows.