Aquaculture in Maine
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The State of Aquaculture
As demand for seafood grows and wild stocks decline, sustainable aquaculture is starting to look like the future, both along the Maine coast and inland where fish are being raised in indoor pens.
Growing Fish, On Land, In Tanks: It's State of the Art
If aquaculture has trends, then recirculating systems are the latest, hottest trend; they are popping up in many parts of Maine.
Aquaculture Recipes
Salmon, mussels, oysters, and kelp - we're just getting started. These recipes will take your taste buds on a savory adventure along the Maine coast.
Farmed Seaweed Expands With New Products—Kelp Kimchi, Anyone?
The market for farmed seaweed, kelp in particular, has been growing fast.
Scallop Farming: Young, but With Huge Potential
Scalloping farming is in the early stages. While the start-up costs are high, the potential payoff is equally big.
Salmon Farming has Come a Long Way From the Early Days
Raising salmon in pens has come a long way from the controversial early days.
Maine-Grown Oysters Have a Well-Earned Reputation for Quality
Maine oysters are in demand. There are now more than 100 farms along the coast.
Farmed Mussels Thrive as Wild Population Declines
The state’s first aquaculture lease was for a mussel farm back in 1975. Since then the industry has become well-established.
