Maine Sea Grant

The Aquaculture in Shared Waters program prepares fishermen to start an aquaculture venture, with associated research to understand the attitudes, perceptions and knowledge of fishermen with respect to this change. The project builds on some very successful and innovative earlier programming by the Maine Aquaculture Association and the Maine Aquaculture Training Institute. Income diversity for […]

This page lists some of the materials produced during the AQSW project, and related news content, so readers can both learn more about the program, and gather more information for their own consideration as prospective farmers. Fact Sheets These documents were developed to help readers understand some of the opportunities, realities and considerations for becoming […]

We are pleased to announce the a 2017 class of the Aquaculture in Shared Waters program will be available, to serve especially the fishermen and members of fishing families in Downeast Maine. The program, as always, offers technical training and support, network-building, and informational resources to those who are considering aquaculture as a way to […]

In 2018, we are again conducting the Aquaculture in Shared Waters program, and in two locations: Bath and Machias. Principal funding for these efforts comes from NOAA Sea Grant (Bath) and the USDA Rural Business Development Grant program. The AQSW program continues to deliver comprehensive education to prospective and existing aquaculturists, on topics ranging from […]

Aquaculture in Shared Waters 2015 In spring of 2015, a second class under this project was added in the town of Harpswell, to respond to interest from fishermen in the area. We benefitted from the knowledge and leadership of Dan Deveraux – Harbormaster and Marine Resources Officer in Brunswick – and Darcie Couture, of Resource […]

We are happy to report that we will be starting a class in early 2016, thanks to funding by NOAA’s National Sea Grant Program. Fisherman of all types, and members of their families are welcome to join; there is no fee, and our real requirement is simply that those who sign up for the class are […]

The Class of 2013 In 2013, we began an 11-week training course for two cooperatives of fishermen in Harpswell and Corea, Maine. We created a comprehensive curriculum for delivery to 12 fishermen, including tours of existing aquaculture operations. University of Maine researcher Teresa Johnson and graduate student Karen Pianka are studying the process, and measuring […]