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!

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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

Coming soon!

Photo credit: Atlantic Sea Farms