Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry
increase font size Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards. Share A Maine legislator who hopes to stave off industrial aquaculture and protect lobstermen and women from what he sees as a “large storm” headed for the industry is proposing a bill that small aquaculture farmers say could sink them. The bill proposed by Rep. Robert Alley, D-Beals, aims to “protect Maine’s ocean waters, support robust regulatory oversight a...