Maine is a leader in aquaculture.

Maine’s 3,500 miles of coastline and 3.5 million acres of state waters present an incredible opportunity for growth in the aquaculture industry. Currently, only 1,500 acres of Maine’s coastal waters are designated for aquaculture.

Maine is uniquely positioned for success in aquaculture due to its hardworking and industrious people, vibrant working waterfront, world class seafood brand, and close proximity to major seafood markets such as Atlanta and Chicago, providing access to over 140 million customers. 

Maine is recognized as a world leader in the development of sustainable farming methods – like aquaculture – and has some of the highest water quality in the country.

To learn more about aquaculture in Maine, visit maineaqua.org.