Publications
Cold Enough Yet? The Science Behind Sea Smoke
by Catherine Schmitt Reprinted with permission of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Issue 132 Winter 2015
Read moreMud Blister Worms (Polydora) and Oyster Aquaculture – Fact Sheet (Version 2015)
The mud blister worm, a marine polychaete, lives worldwide and is distributed throughout the estuarine waters of Maine and the northeastern U.S. This report is for oyster producers interested in controlling mud blister worms, which when present in large numbers can reduce the value of oysters sold to the half-shell market. Although other species of […]
Read moreThe American Lobster Settlement Index – Fact Sheet
About the Index Initiated in 1989, the American Lobster Settlement Index has expanded from Maine south to Rhode Island and north to Newfoundland. in what is currently the only assessment of lobster nursery habitat, SCUBA divers and vessel-deployed collectors gather data on newly settled young-of-year . lobsters, as well as older juvenile lobsters and associated […]
Read moreUnderstanding Social Resilience in the Maine Lobster Industry
Understanding Social Resilience in the Maine Lobster Industry Anna M. Henry Teresa R. Johnson University of Maine School of Marine Sciences
Read moreReducing Flood Risk – FEMA P-1037
Reducing Flood Risk to Residential Buildings That Cannot Be Elevated FEMA P-1037/September 2015
Read moreKelp Aquaculture Fact Sheet – Aquaculture in Shared Waters
The goal of these fact sheets is to inform readers about the possibilities of integrating aquaculture with current fishing and seafood businesses, and to diversify incomes along Maine’s working waterfront. Sarah Redmond, Maine Sea Grant Samuel Belknap, University of Maine Rebecca Clark Uchenna, Island Institute
Read moreAnnual Report 2015 – 2016
This report contains information regarding Maine Sea Grant’s performance over the past year, and tracks trends over multiple years, including return on investment.
Read moreFarm Loans Fact Sheet – USDA (Revised 2016)
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) developed the microloan program to better serve the unique financial operating needs of new, niche and small to mid-sized family farm operations.
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