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.

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1. Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund (MIAF)

 https://www.maine.gov/dot/about/funding/grants

2. The Island Creek Oysters Hatchery (Duxbury, MA) is hiring for the 2026 season.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0079/8462/files/Hatchery_Technician_10.2025.pdf?v=1759339741

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0079/8462/files/Algae_Technician_10.2025.pdf?v=1759339741

4. Cherrystone Aqua-Farms (Cape Charles, VA and Willis Wharf, VA) is hiring Hatchery Technicians for its clam and oyster hatcheries to help spawn and care for billions of bivalve babies!

 See attached .pdf for full job description. Please e-mail [email protected] to express interest.

5. Seagrass Summit, a gathering of eelgrass enthusiasts to share information, brainstorm ideas, and connect with one another.

Sign up: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=7f0f4fb8-d2e0-40f1-9004-09d0b52e5f88&envId=p-cVpSiEUouEmxCY_nzIPfIw&zone=usa

6. Early bird rate is good through December 5th.

https://www.northeastaquaculture.org/hotel-and-venue-2/

7.  2026 Maine Fishermen's Forum call for seminars is now open.  Find details at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2aFm_SPGwReam8KweOr62nLg8KTEBID1vygc4M54BuRmhHQ/viewform