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 - March 21st, 2026
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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.
Maine Oyster Company, Industry Nights Maine Oyster Company Event
38 Portland St, Portland, ME
Wednesdays 5:30-close
Coming up:
March 25th - Olivia Richards, Island Institute
2.
Northeast SARE Partnership Grants Calling For Proposals - Up to $30,000 ⏰ Deadline: April 14, 2026
https://northeast.sare.org/grants/get-a-grant/partnership-grant-program/
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L9RWTV76SLuQ6H7ma0RSEg#/registration
https://www.sare.org/wp-content/uploads/NortheastPartnershipGrantCall.pdf
3. Sales Coordinator Job Opening - Glidden Point Oyster Farm
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a384b9bde301916f&from=shareddesktop_copy
JOCELYN GABRIEL
W:(207) 579-0575 C:(207) 347-1307
https://www.gliddenpoint.com/
6 | 'Waffle House' oyster mortality survey
https://youtu.be/xxqnF6_YQZg?si=Q7IX3odx3KjQh_yX">
https://wmsas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePxtsNeUqohapNk
7 | ReuseME Launches
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nvNSG0mNRS3D9lpBBEkzz4sfYjEcUeqV
Cindy Isenhour
Professor, Department of Anthropology & Climate Change Institute
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8413-1558
8 | Friends of Aomori Info SessionJeff BadgerEvent |
Subject:
Get Involved with Maine’s Connection to Aomori, Japan
Wednesday, March 25 · 7:00 – 8:00pm Eastern
Google Meet info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jrb-onyk-qiy
Learn more at maine-aomori.org
9 | Please Help Spread the Word: You're Invited! Maine Blue Economy Career Summit April 2nd
DATE: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Wells Conference Center, University of Maine, Orono, Maine (131 Munson Rd, Orono, ME 04469)
umaine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f7515fd23834e61946fa08f1f&id=daf081e91f&e=c81ee78cd9
Tickets:
umaine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f7515fd23834e61946fa08f1f&id=85463acce9&e=c81ee78cd9
Katrina C. Armstrong, PhD | Assistant Research Professor
E: katrina.armstrong@maine.edu
C: 513-305-1600
Please see attachment.
11 | 'Rising Tides' Book Launches April 1stBill Perna - Perna Content Resource |
Rising Tides: Adapting to Coastal Maine’s Future will be available beginning April 1. https://www.pernacontent.com/shop-books/p/rising-tides
13 | FYA: USACE seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits to increase permitting efficiency ⏰ Deadline: May 15, 2026
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-05051.
USACE will accept written comments through May 15, 2026.
docket number COE-2026-0001, or by mail to U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Attn: CECW-CO-R, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20314-1000.