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.
Maine Sea Farmer’s News Bulletin
Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - January 16th, 2026
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.
Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking an oyster hatchery manager.
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
Contact Tom Noji of OAI at thomasnoji@oceanassoc.com (908-433-8094).
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https://www.pressherald.com/2025/12/16/bath-joins-program-to-cut-down-food-packaging-waste/
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Usefulness of NOAA NCCOS Satellite Imagery Emails for Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring in the Northeast U.S.
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Notes from a presentation on 12/17 by MA DMF
Alex Boeri (MA-DMF Aquaculture Specialist) reported that there were 5 Campylobacter outbreaks and 19 illnesses associated with the consumption of oysters this summer, resulting in at least two closures.
Robert Rheault, Executive Director
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
401-783-3360
bob@ECSGA.org
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya0NmtkaOWw
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New resource document for oyster farmers!
https://maineaqua.org/best-management-oyster/
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Now Announcing: 2026 Strong Bodies, Strong Minds workshop series
The 2026 Strong Bodies, Strong Minds series will focus on building skills such as seamanship and human relations support.
https://aquacultureinsharedwaters.org/2024-women-in-aquaculture
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Development of a soybean wax pickering emulsion for sustainable hydrophobic modification of paper. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c06102
Growing Sustainable Barrier Coatings from Edible Fungal Mycelia. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c03185
Single-step coating of cellulose nanofibrils on paper for sustainable food packaging. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-025-06838-8
A laboratory-scale automated vacuum-assisted device for coating of cellulose nanofibrils onto paper. (2025). Tappi.org. https://imisrise.tappi.org/TAPPI/Products/25/NOV/25NOV541.aspx
Chemistry and applications of chitin nanocrystals in food packaging industry: A review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.149864