Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - May 18th, 2026

Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - June 19th, 2026

1 | Project to test bird deterrents on oyster farms https://www.facebook.com/merepointoyster 2 | New Oyster Bar https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/06/05/hancock/hancock-business/new-oyster-bar-blue-hill-joam40zk0w/ [https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/06/05/hancock/hancock-business/new-oyster-bar-blue-hill-joam40zk0w/] 3 | Islesboro Central School grows scallops https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/06/05/midcoast/islesboro-maine-scallops-farming-aquaculture-students/ [https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/06/05/midcoast/islesboro-maine-scallops-farming-aquaculture-students/] 7 | Agritourism Webinars - possibilities for Oyster Trail Members https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GToLeAkM9WVRCnQAiX2biKYpUQzJNTVRMNDlNN0ZFVEpaRU5HWU9FWUpBSSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl 9 | Town of Brunswick Receives International ESRI Special Achievement in GIS (Septic System Analysis) https://events.esri.com/conference/sagList/?fa=Detail&SID=10201 10 | Job Posting: Maine Fishermen's Forum Event Manager (time-sensitive!) hsoule@mainefishermensforum.org [hsoule@mainefishermensforum.org] Click here for more info: https://tinyurl.com/cyut9vne [https://tinyurl.com/cyut9vne] 11 | Funding Opportunities in Organic Transitions; Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture; and Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications Deadline: July 27, 2026 https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/integrated-research-education-extension-competitive-grants-program-organic-transitions?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= or https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/urban-indoor-emerging-agriculture?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= 12 | Maine Blue Economy Week, Sept 30-Oct 2 Get tickets: maineblueeconomyweek.com [https://us.list-manage.com/AGVXRGRDGyC?e=55151ed090&c2id=58b50c49ffb3a3a159bd9e1be7378891] 13 | Funding Opportunity: Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program NOFO https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/farm-business-management-benchmarking-competitive-grants-program-fbmb?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= or  https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/farm-business-management-benchmarking-competitive-grants-program?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - June 5th, 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. 1. ICSR 2026 - Abstract deadline June 12 - Register now https://www.shellfish-society.org/member/login.html?redirect=/abstracts/submit.html 2.  119th Annual Meeting of the NSA Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards Baltimore, Maryland, USA March 21-25, 2027 Questions or interest can be sent to: Matt Parker mparke11@umd.edu [mparke11@umd.edu] 3. Vibrio Control Plan Effective June 1 As we enter the warmer months, including two 90°F+ days already this past week, this is a reminder that Vibrio season begins Monday, June 1. Please remember to COOL OYSTERS AND HARD CLAMS TO 50°F OR BELOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO REDUCE POST-HARVEST GROWTH OF VIBRIO BACTERIA. Chapter 15: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/sites/maine.gov.dmr/files/inline-files/Chapter115_03192024.pdf 4. Resources for softshell clam hatchery, nursery, re-seeding etc. https://downeastinstitute.org/industry-impact/fisheries-stock-enhancement-restoration/clam-kit-simple-shellfish-management-tools/ [https://downeastinstitute.org/industry-impact/fisheries-stock-enhancement-restoration/clam-kit-simple-shellfish-management-tools/] 5. Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) Course https://www.conservationfund.org/our-programs/freshwater-institute/ 6. Show your mussels - June 18th! https://investigate.gmri.org/project/mussel_mapping 7.  Please save the date for the Northeast Region Marine Debris Action Plan Symposium in Boston: December 1 - 3, 2026. on behalf of the NOAA Marine Debris Program, the New England Aquarium, and the Symposium Planning Team Demi Fox Northeast Regional Coordinator NOAA Marine Debris Program ‪978-281-9136‬

Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - May 18th, 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. 1. 2026 RARGOM Annual Science Meeting, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH https://www.rargom.org/annual-science-meeting/ [https://www.rargom.org/annual-science-meeting/] 2. Island Sea Grant's Extension program is seeking a Marine Research Associate III who will focus on RISG's coastal resilience portfolio while also supporting the program's blue economy, energy, and fisheries and aquaculture work.  https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16642 [https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16642] 3. The Local Food Switchboard beta site is LIVE! https://www.mainefoodconvergence.org/ 4. Our May newsletter in available online - We have stopped printing copies so if you want access to our unique and informative content you need to signup for our Constant Contact [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.constantcontact.com%2Findex.jsp%3Fcc%3Dforms_inline&data=05%7C02%7CECSGA-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7C8c8c85a34a40490eedc408deaa1792ef%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C639135215832766627%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C40000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kfYoZMp7QkB7mQlHtUPvnYanB8xYnqJedbzZOj2H7ug%3D&reserved=0] or this LISTSERV to get notifications that a new edition has been posted. here's the link: https://www.constantcontact.com/?cc=forms_inline https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fecsga.org%2Fnewsletter-archives%2F&data=05%7C02%7CECSGA-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7C8c8c85a34a40490eedc408deaa1792ef%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C639135215832789503%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C40000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=khn4sN7R7FmpY3dd3%2FUPM%2FkAe%2BtzjXKlrR0pjr0dAQo%3D&reserved=0https://ecsga.org/newsletter-archives/ [https://ecsga.org/newsletter-archives/]   - 5.  Grant opportunity: SARE Seeks Outreach Products to Advance Sustainable Agriculture https://www.sare.org/about/SARE-Outreach/Publishing-with-SARE-Outreach/New-Product-Nomination-Form/ 6. Job Posting: Kennebec River DMR Trap and Truck Position TRI-STATE STAFFING CONTRACT POSITION MAINE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES JOB ANNOUNCEMENT $19.50 hourly May - October 2026 7. Nutrition Data on Shellfish https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63a1cefa1ec5262aaf1b0952/t/68c022e280a1b627b61dced6/1757422306823/New+Data_Bivalve+Handbook+for+Producers+%28F%2BP%2C+2025%29.pdf [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63a1cefa1ec5262aaf1b0952/t/68c022e280a1b627b61dced6/1757422306823/New+Data_Bivalve+Handbook+for+Producers+%28F%2BP%2C+2025%29.pdf] https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63a1cefa1ec5262aaf1b0952/t/698f42f331b7936dbd537363/1770996467508/Food+%2B+Planet+Bivalve+Handbook+for+Consumers+%282026+UPDATE%29-compressed.pdf [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/63a1cefa1ec5262aaf1b0952/t/698f42f331b7936dbd537363/1770996467508/Food+%2B+Planet+Bivalve+Handbook+for+Consumers+%282026+UPDATE%29-compressed.pdf] 8. Online: Introduction to Aquaculture and Recirculating Systems https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mmXtslemhrXwjQudmmqpjS7JUxBaEu-E?usp=drive_link [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mmXtslemhrXwjQudmmqpjS7JUxBaEu-E?usp=drive_link] 9.  Where are blue crabs in the Gulf of Maine?  https://www.manomet.org/bluecrab/ 10. Grant opportunity - USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/beginning-farmer-rancher-development-program?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= [https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/beginning-farmer-rancher-development-program?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=] 11. USDA-NIFA Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research - competition open - deadline 6/15/26 NIFA requests applications for the Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research for FY 2026. The amount available for grants in FY 2026 is approximately $1,813,000. If this program receives appropriated funds in FY 2027, meritorious projects identified in the FY 2026 competition that did not receive funding in FY 2026 may be recommended for award using FY 2027 funds. In this case, a separate NOFO may not be issued for the FY 2027 funds.

Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - April 19th, 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. 1. Job Posting: Shellfish Farm Manager and Hatchery Technician  Aquaculture Research Institute Deadline: May 1, 2026 https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/2520 [https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/2520] 2. Urchin Tech News https://umaine.edu/news/2026/03/umaine-led-delegation-to-japan-aims-to-strengthen-maines-sea-urchin-industry/ [https://umaine.edu/news/2026/03/umaine-led-delegation-to-japan-aims-to-strengthen-maines-sea-urchin-industry/] 3. Job Posting: Hatchery Technician - Muscongus Bay Aquaculture Please contact Nellie for details at: nellie@muscongusbay.com [nellie@muscongusbay.com]. You can also see the job through Indeed.com: https://www.indeed.com/q-hatcheries-l-maine-jobs.html?vjk=a1e651f0934cafaa [https://www.indeed.com/q-hatcheries-l-maine-jobs.html?vjk=a1e651f0934cafaa] 4. Maine Oyster Mortality Survey https://wmsas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePxtsNeUqohapNk 5. Maine Aquaculture Programmatic General Permit - New Public Notice https://publibrary.sec.usace.army.mil/resource?title=Public%20Notice%20for%20NAE-2025-00426&documentId=4a9c1a97-7069-451d-cab6-995bc5bb3eb6 [https://publibrary.sec.usace.army.mil/resource?title=Public%20Notice%20for%20NAE-2025-00426&documentId=4a9c1a97-7069-451d-cab6-995bc5bb3eb6] 6. Maine Seaweed Week. Full schedule here: https://seaweedweek.org/events/

Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - March 21st, 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. 1.  Maine Oyster Company, Industry Nights Maine Oyster Company Event 38 Portland St, Portland, ME [https://www.google.com/maps/search/38+Portland+St,+Portland,+ME?entry=gmail&source=g] 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 [https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a384b9bde301916f&from=shareddesktop_copy] JOCELYN GABRIEL W:(207) 579-0575   C:(207) 347-1307 https://www.gliddenpoint.com/ [https://www.gliddenpoint.com/] 6 | 'Waffle House' oyster mortality survey   https://osf.io/yjkpg/overview [https://osf.io/yjkpg/overview%22%3E] https://youtu.be/xxqnF6_YQZg?si=Q7IX3odx3KjQh_yX"> [https://youtu.be/xxqnF6_YQZg?si=Q7IX3odx3KjQh_yX%22%3E] 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 [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 [https://meet.google.com/jrb-onyk-qiy]  Learn more at maine-aomori.org [http://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 [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 [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.