Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin

Timely updates for Maine’s aquaculture community — from dockside to research lab.

Hosted by Dana Morse, a seasoned extension professional with Maine Sea Grant and University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin delivers concise news and updates for those working in aquaculture across the state. Whether you're on the water, in the hatchery, or part of the research and education community, this short-format bulletin keeps you connected to Maine’s dynamic coastal sector.

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Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - August 19, 2025

August 19, 2025 • Dana Morse • Season 1 • Episode 5

Hosted by Dana Morse, longtime Extension Agent for Maine’s aquaculture community, this bulletin-style podcast shares timely news, updates, and practical insights from the working coast. Broadcasting from UMaine’s Darling Marine Center, Dana connects science, local knowledge, and on-the-water experience to support sea farmers, researchers, and coastal professionals across the state.

1. NOAA Office of Education, NOAA Fisheries, the National Sea Grant Office, and NAAEE on August 28, 2025

Project summaries can be found at: https://naaee.org/programs/eeblue/aquaculture-initiative/grantees-2024

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352409X25003797

3. NOAA Fisheries Office of Aquaculture report
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/outreach-materials/fact-sheet-us-oyster-aquaculture-market-outlook

5. To tell the truth, I've only started browsing through the part of this resource, but I'm really liking it so far. Have a look and judge for yourselves:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/news/tools-aquaculture-trade-noaa-releases-new-gear-guide

6. Shad and River Herring Run Data Portal

https://manomet.shinyapps.io/shad-river-herring/

7. Sipayik Environmental Department is seeking an aquatic biologist

https://wabanaki.com/example/personnel_dept/

8. Maine Algal Research Infrastructure and Accelerator (MARIA) project is releasing its Request for Proposal guidelines for its Algae KickStarter Grant Program.

https://www.bigelow.org/services/maria/index.html

You can find the 2025 MARIA Kickstarter Grant application form here along with further RFP instructions including downloadable budget templates.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-Glnl_jRcOCEVTJpf9GwSs4vVbqCDl7PAPoBISy3Jv2Z49g/viewform

11. Cranberry Oysters

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvDENSyeE/RHS7sW2lFj7fmiy7mgrFLA/view?utm_content=DAGvDENSyeE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6d2668dbb7

12. Are Private-Label Oysters the Next Seafood Trend?

https://gardenandgun.com/articles/are-private-label-oysters-the-next-seafood-trend/

13. Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center are co-hosting an aquaculture-specific "Pre-Flight" program for aquaculture and aquaculture-adjacent businesses.

If interested, contact MAIC via their website: maineaquaculture.org