DV-19-09 Boat modifications and haulable longlines to improve efficiency and safety in seaweed harvest

Ken Sparta and Rick Milliard Spartan Sea Farms/Hamilton Supply Company Researchers have identified Maine’s coasts as a suitable location for kelp cultivation. Current growing methods include the use of single, submerged longlines on which a seeded line of kelp can be placed. These lines can weigh upwards of 11,000 lbs per 1,000 feet and it … Continue reading DV-19-09 Boat modifications and haulable longlines to improve efficiency and safety in seaweed harvest