Maine Aquaculture Association

The Maine Aquaculture Association and Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association encourage consumers to buy Maine seafood to support local fishermen and sea farmers.

The Maine Aquaculture Financing Resources Manual summarizes financing options for aquaculture farmers.

Four organizations partnered to promote Maine seafood as holiday gifts in 2020.

The Maine Aquaculture Association received grants to revamp the Maine Oyster Trail.

The Aquaculture Bootcamp at Darling Marine Center provides hands-on training for participants.

The Maine Aquaculture Association and Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association launched the #EatMaineSeafood campaign to promote local seafood consumption.

Chris Davis received the Maine Aquaculture Association’s first lifetime achievement award at the 2026 Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Exposition.

The Maine Aquaculture Apprenticeship Program offers paid training to develop skills in aquaculture.

The documentary *Tending the Tides* highlights Maine’s aquaculture apprenticeships.

The Maine Aquaculture Association’s board represents Maine’s diverse aquaculture sector, including shellfish, finfish, and sea vegetable producers.

Sebastian Belle serves as Executive Director of the Maine Aquaculture Association, advocating for sustainable aquaculture and a working waterfront.

The Maine Aquaculture Association is a non-profit trade association representing Maine’s aquatic farmers at state, federal, and international levels.

The Maine Aquaculture Association supports aquaculture opportunities for fishermen to diversify income.

Aquaculture in Maine involves breeding, rearing, and harvesting fish, shellfish, algae, and other organisms in various water environments.

1973 – Maine legislature passed first marine farm leasing statute in the nation, which included significant environmental protections. 1978 – MAA was established as the first aquatic farmers’ association in … Continue reading "Our History"

Nonprofit trade association advocating for Maine's shellfish, fin fish, and sea vegetable farmers since 1978.