- Recognizing Chris Davis, First Lifetime Achievement Awardee for Contributions to Aquaculture Sector in MaineMaine Aquaculture Association awarded its first ever lifetime achievement award to Chris Davis, Ph. D. during the biennial 2026 Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Exposition (NACE) and Milford Aquaculture Seminar (MAS) joint meeting in Portland, which ran from January 7 to 9 and attracted over 700 attendees from around the world. Dr. Davis is currently the …
- Why Kelp Farms Are Essential
If you have eaten sushi or swam in the ocean off a rocky Maine beach, you have likely seen seaweed. However, you may not be quite aware of how important seaweed such as kelp is. According to World Wild Life, seaweed production has grown to around 35 million tons annually. Read on to find out … - 4 Things You Should Know About Mussel Farming
Over the years, mussel farming has become a popular market, one that provides budding farmers with plenty of unique opportunities. If you’re interested in joining up, it’s important to make sure that you understand a few of the basics. These four ideas are critical to understanding and will provide you with the support that you …Continue reading “4 Things You Should Know About Mussel Farming”
- 8 Tips for Growing Your Career in Sustainable Aquaculture
Do you love eating fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other marine plants? Do you want to raise these foods so others can enjoy them? If you’re interested in working within such a field, you should look into sustainable aquaculture. According to data provided by commercial businesses interviewed for the Workforce Strategy, farm hands and management represent …Continue reading “8 Tips for Growing Your Career in Sustainable Aquaculture”
- 6 Things You May Not Know About Kelp
Kelp is a fascinating type of oceanic vegetation that has many uses. According to the World Wildlife Fund, seaweed production, including kelp, has doubled in the last decade. This is due in large part to the discovery of new uses for kelp. Here are a few fun facts about this amazing plant that you might …