Aquaculture Learning Modules
Do you love being on the ocean? Are you looking to build your knowledge of the expanding aquaculture industry in Maine? Well, you’re in the right place! As part of the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Classroom, we are creating self-guided, FREE learning modules that cover the basics on a variety of aquaculture topics. Just create your account, enroll in a module, and start discovering the world of Maine ocean farming!
Explore topics in aquaculture:
Introduction to Aquaculture →
This introductory module provides a brief overview of aquaculture for people just getting started in the aquaculture industry. Additionally, it can serve as a resource for people with more experience in the aquaculture industry to find more in depth sources to further explore their ideas and questions.
Photo credit: Mook Sea Farm
Bivalve Biology: Cracking the Shell →
Whether it is oysters, mussels, scallops, or clams, bivalve aquaculture is central to Maine’s farmed seafood industry. In this module we “crack the shell” and explore bivalve biology to build a basis for understanding how we farm these different organisms.
Photo credit: Chris Davis, MAIC
Seaweed Farming: Biology, Methodology, and global Context
Maine is a pioneer in the seaweed industry here in the United States. In this module we take a look at seaweed farming both here in Maine and globally.
Photo credit: Atlantic Sea Farms
Site Selection: Know Your Environment
Selecting the correct site for your aquaculture farm can make or break your entire business. This module dives into the steps and considerations taken when selecting an aquaculture site.
Photo credit: Aquaculture Research Institute
Safety & Seammanship
When out on the water, whether on a boat or on the farm, staying safe is your absolute priority. This module introduces learners to maritime safety, navigation, and operational readiness for aquaculture operations.
Photo credit: Aquaculture Research Institute
Aquaculture & Tourism
Aquaculture farm tours in Maine are an exciting way to diversify a farm’s income while introducing community members and tourists to the people, practices, and ecosystems behind Maine’s working waterfront. In this module, dive into what a farm needs in order to be ready to offer farm tours.
Photo credit: Maine Oyster Company
Community Aspects of Site Selection
Selecting the correct site for your aquaculture farm goes beyond selecting the best environmental conditions. Our ocean and coastline is a shared resource and in this module we dive into how to earn your social license to operate.
Photo credit: Josh Richards, MAIC
