Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin

Timely updates for Maine’s aquaculture community — from dockside to research lab.

Hosted by Dana Morse, a seasoned extension professional with Maine Sea Grant and University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin delivers concise news and updates for those working in aquaculture across the state. Whether you're on the water, in the hatchery, or part of the research and education community, this short-format bulletin keeps you connected to Maine’s dynamic coastal sector.

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Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin

Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - November 10th, 2025

November 10, 2025 • Dana Morse • Season 1 • Episode 10

Hosted by Dana Morse, longtime Extension Agent for Maine’s aquaculture community, this bulletin-style podcast shares timely news, updates, and practical insights from the working coast. Broadcasting from UMaine’s Darling Marine Center, Dana connects science, local knowledge, and on-the-water experience to support sea farmers, researchers, and coastal professionals across the state.

1. The Northeast SARE Farmer Grant

View the call: https://northeast.sare.org/FarmerGrantCall
Register for Q&A Sessions: https://northeast.sare.org/FarmerGrantQA
Request Technical Assistance: https://northeast.sare.org/TAPRequest

2. Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) Survey

Take the survey: bit.ly/3Jfx8DK

3. IT'S HERE! Video 1 of the Shell-ebrate! Bivalve Aquaculture educational video series is now online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B54f1tgo5Jc

4. Work skiff for sale.. 19’ Carolina skiff V-series. New mercury 75hp engine. Center console with trailer. Contact colleen at summitpointseafood@yahoo.com

5. Professional Aquaculture Training

Registration is $250 and is open December 1, 2025–January 10, 2026. *Need-based scholarships are available. Direct registration questions to Rob Hudson at rhudson@uri.edu.

If you HAVE NOT filled out the interest form, please PRIOR to registering.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmvFogFvcxrOlT6q_pRBz7x2OusDIJQRTFruaktlX4NDDbSQ/viewform

6. Greetings! OAI is hiring a manager to lead the production of Crassostrea virginica at the NOAA/USDA Northeast Oyster Breeding Center’s hatchery in Milford, CT.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=605152&lang=en_US&source=CC2