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The group highlighted the differences and quality of Maine scallops, in both the wild fishery and the farmed sectors, including regional differences in flavors, or merroir.
President Joe Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration for Maine to help recovery efforts following the severe wind and rain storms that hit the state in December.
Maine's catch of elvers was valued at $20.2 million in 2022, and this month the fishery averted a quota that would have reduced the maximum catch by a fifth. The baby eels are generally shipped to aquaculture facilities in Asia, where they are grown
Both companies have launched first-in-the-U.S. products, and are now looking to scale up.
The project will open up piers that haven’t been dredged in more than 70 years and are filling with sediment, decreasing water depths and causing a decline in available berthing for the working waterfront.
In the wake of two major coastal storms, officials warn that documentation is not a guarantee of financial relief, but it helps the state to understand the magnitude and scope of the damage and the resources needed.
With up to 20% of aquaculture jobs held by women, a series of workshops will teach some of the skills needed.
Amid today's snow, Maine is still recovering from a pair of powerful winter storms that caused widespread flooding, destroyed homes and businesses, and drove a fishing boat aground.
A Wall Street banker struggling to find skin care products without toxic chemicals created her own formula. Products are in stores such as Whole Foods and Sea Bags, with sales in the six figures.
The three-year challenge grant "marks a pivotal moment for FocusMaine," the organization said in Thursday's announcement.
Seaweed and waffles. Startups and longtime businesses. Participants are a diverse group but have a similar aim: to develop their skills and grow their companies.
American Unagi’s recirculating aquaculture systems facility is the first in the U.S. to grow Maine eels to market size.
The aquaculture sector has seen an increase in women entering the field. But access to training opportunities can be a barrier for women looking to enter the industry or grow existing businesses.
The vessel tracking requirement is intended to help regulators understand risks that lobstering lines may pose to endangered whales. But lobstermen say trap placement and trip routes are confidential and have substantial economic value.
Demand for Maine aquaculture products, like other Maine-sourced seafoods, has remained strong despite escalating prices that have caused a slump in other regions.
An all-tide launch ramp is a priority. Other components would be phased in as funding is available. “It looks like smaller bites of the whale is the proper way to go,” said a town councilor.