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• Maine Aquaculture Workforce Development Strategy Summary

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• Maine AWDS Full Evidence Report

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• Shellfish Aquaculture Flowchart

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• Aquaculture Apprenticeship Flyer

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• Maine DOL Aquaculture Apprenticeship Highlight

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• Scallop Aquaculture Report

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• Shellfish Aquaculture Pocket Guide

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• Aquaculture Game Student Worksheet

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• Maine Aquaculture Workforce Development Strategy

  In Maine’s aquaculture industry the workforce shortage has been an obstacle to growth for many businesses. This in-depth analysis aims to help determine the current …

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• Maine Aquaculture Apprenticeship Program

  The Registered Aquaculture Apprenticeship Program is a first-of-its-kind workforce development initiative designed to train the next generation of aquaculture professionals in Maine.

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• Advancing Aquaculture

  We are working collaboratively with industry leaders, farmers, researchers, the business community, and other nonprofits to identify and pursue opportunities to expand aquaculture production. Together, …

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• Supporting the Development of Socioecological Literacy

  This project advances efforts to better understand and promote practices that broaden access to and interest in regionally relevant science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) …

  Science

• NSF Seafood Engine

  Over the next decade, the NSF Seafood Engine aims to increase the volume, quality, and value of regional seafood, strengthen the prosperity of coastal communities, …

• Aquaculture Top Gun

  Top Gun is a unique entrepreneurial training program that has helped accelerate the growth of over 200 startup companies since 2009. Our program is tailored …

  Community

• Scallop Aquaculture Initiative

  In January 2021, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the University of Maine, and Coastal Enterprises, Inc. convened to form the Scallop Aquaculture Initiative (SAI), …

  Strategic Initiatives

• Supporting Coastal Aquaculture Development

  Shellfish aquaculture is growing rapidly. In Maine, limited purpose aquaculture (LPA) licenses are relatively easy to attain, and this attracts more people to enter aquaculture …

  Science

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• New Report Highlights Aquaculture Workforce Need

  Maine's aquaculture industry is growing. Our new report highlights projected workforce needs and identifies opportunities to meet them.

  Tidings

• Building a Healthy Blue Economy Workforce

  A vital workforce is central to a thriving blue economy. By equipping more people with the necessary skills to enter and succeed in that workforce, …

  Perspectives

• Collaborations Fuel Aquaculture Progress

  With support from a wide network of collaborators, our Aquaculture team advanced three important projects this year, including a workforce development strategy, an entrepreneur development …

  Perspectives

• Aquaculture Impact

  As part of our new strategic plan, aquaculture has emerged as an opportunity for us to accelerate the growth of a diverse seafood economy. Our …

  Announcements

• Aquaculture 101

  Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the …

  Explainers

• Updates on Aquaculture

  2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …

  Perspectives

• Sea State Recap: The Thriving Blue Economy

  In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we delved into the complexities and opportunities of our …

  Perspectives

• Aquaculture Analysis Shows Opportunity for Maine

  In a report published this fall, our aquaculture program team announced important findings from their recently completed market analysis for farmed shellfish in Maine.

  Tidings

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• New Report Evaluates Aquaculture Workforce Needs and Education Opportunities

• Aquaculture in Maine

• New aquaculture apprenticeship program for Mainers

• New directions for Maine's aquaculture industry

• The NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture

• Consultant sees huge growth potential for Maine aquaculture

• Aquaculture trainees learn the ropes in summer programs

• Maine has nation’s only Shellfish & Seaweed Aquaculture Apprenticeship programs

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• Maine Blue Economy Week

  Join us Wednesday, September 30 – Friday, October 2, 2026 in Portland, Maine for Maine Blue Economy week! We will convene entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, students, and ecosystem shaping the future of Maine’s ocean and coastal …

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  Sarah Risley

• Natalie Lord

• Ben Cotton

• Adam Baukus

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• Developing the Blue Economy & Supporting Working Waterfronts

  Revitalizing coastal communities by supporting traditional and emerging industries and protecting vital infrastructure.

• Supporting the Local Seafood Economy

  We strengthen the Gulf of Maine seafood industry by bolstering regional market share for local, sustainable fish. We support both wild and farmed fisheries as …

• Economic Development Department

  We collaborate with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and the business community to foster a resilient and sustainable regional marine economy.