Aquaculture and Fisheries Commons^™

2016 Aq Summit: Research Update By Avery Cole, Avery Cole

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

This is a short presentation regarding an economic impact survey that was carried out in 2015. The survey was conducted jointly by the Maine Aquaculture Association, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, and University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute. The data has not been analyzed at the time of this presentation, and this is a preliminary insight into some of issues coming to light.

2016 Aq Summit: Sea Vegetable Sub-Sector Update By Tollef Olsen, Tollef Olsen

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

This is an update on the current status and R&D needs of the sea vegetable aquaculture sub-sector in Maine, USA.

2016 Aq Summit: Introduction By Anne Langston, Anne L. Langston

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

Maine’s aquaculture sector is already strong and vibrant, but has substantial potential to increase in size and productivity, leading to new business and job creation. The vast majority (but not all) of Maine’s aquaculture firms have common characteristics such as: small size; small workforce and therefore a reduced diversity of in-company skills to draw on; limited access to capital; and reduced capacity for research and innovation. These characteristics can hinder growth both as a business and a sector.

To support Maine’s community of small businesses, and maximize growth for businesses and the aquaculture sector, collaborative research and development is required. …

2016 Aq Summit: Education Update On Seanet By Laurie Bragg, Laurie Bragg

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

Maine EPSCoR and the Aquaculture Research Institute at the University of Maine received a five year, $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to build the Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET). This includes developing and building Maine's workforce in sustainable aquaculture. SEANET supports a broad portfolio of workforce development and educational outreach.

2016 Aq Summit: Research Update On Seanet By Meggan Dwyer, Meggan Dwyer

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

Balancing wild fisheries, sustainable aquaculture, and other coastal activities can assist the state of Maine, the nation, and the world in feeding a growing population, and creating employment and economic development. Maine EPSCoR and the Aquaculture Research Institute at the University of Maine has received a 5 year, $20 million grant from the National Science foundation (NSF) to establish the Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET) to research opportunities in sustainable aquaculture which can be deployed on the coast of Maine and nationwide.

SEANET will advance understanding of sustainable ecological aquaculture systems (SEAS) by promoting a statewide collaborative network of faculty, …

2016 Aq Summit: Research Update By Barry Costa-Pierce, Barry Costa-Pierce

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

A summary on Maine's potential eel harvesting capacities.

2016 Aq Summit: Innovation Update By Isabelle Gendron-Lemiuex, Isabelle Gendron-Lemiuex

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

An overview of the innovations in seaweed culture in Quebec.

2016 Aq Summit: Education Update By Dana Morse, Dana Morse

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

A presentation highlighting aquaculture training opportunities in the State of Maine.

2016 Aq Summit: Education Update By Laurie Bragg, Laurie Bragg

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

An update on the University of Maine's SEANET educational outreach programs.

2016 Aq Summit: Innovation Update By Laurie Connell, Laurie B. Connell

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

A general summary of methods and technologies that can be employed to combat pathogenic microbes that adversely affect aquaculture yields in Maine.

2016 Aq Summit: Innovation Update By Richard Frost, Richard Frost

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

An overview of the Maritime Applied Physics Corporation and its initiatives. Includes a summary of MAPC's opportunities to contribute to the development of Maine's aquaculture industry.

2016 Aq Summit: Innovation Update By Anthony Viselli, Anthony Michael Viselli

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

A summary of how offshore testing and structural design can catalyze innovation in aquaculture throughout Maine.

2016 Aq Summit: Innovation Update By Ike Levine, Ike Levine

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

An update on the initiatives of The Algae Foundation.

2016 Aq Summit: Scallop & Razor Clam Sub-Sector Update By Dana Morse, Dana Morse

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

This is an update on the current status and R&D needs of the scallop and razor clam aquaculture sub-sector in Maine, USA.

2016 Aq Summit: Shellfish Sub-Sector Update By Carter Newell, Carter R. Newell

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

This is an update on the current status and R&D needs of the shellfish aquaculture sub-sector in Maine, USA.

2016 Aq Summit: Research Update By Ian Bricknell, Ian Bricknell

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

A brief overview of technologies looking to solve the "overchill" problem that is killing salmon in Maine.

2016 Aq Summit: Education Update By Chris Warner, Chris Warner

Annual Maine Aquaculture R&D and Education Summits

An update on the potential opportunities that softshell clam farming holds for Maine.