Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - December 19th, 2025

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.https://scitechdaily.com/new-tech-slashes-kelp-production-costs-by-a-staggering-85/2.The Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences  invites applications for an academic year (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Fish Ecophysiology. Details here: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/160513.Maine Natural Resources Disaster Relief Assistance ProgramTo receive the latest information directly by email: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MEDACF/subscriber/new?topic_id=MEDACF_36 ) Contact DACF Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources Director Craig Lapine with questions [email protected]://coastalscience.noaa.gov/science-areas/aquaculture/coastal-aquaculture-planning-portal-capp/5.What's that? EPISODE 2 of Shellebrate! is LIVE?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW3d0xtGNGQ6.https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/norway-banned-scallop-harvesting-in-the-barents-sea-responsible-seafood-innovation-award-finalist-ava-ocean-delivered-a-tech-solution/8.Registration: https://umaine-extension.formtitan.com/ftproject/events?eventid=a1cUy0000047jqvImportant Note: A physical copy of Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance, 4th Edition (June 2022) is required in class. Digital versions will not be permitted.Purchase link: https://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/p-1111-fish-and-fishery-products-hazards-and-controls-guidance-fda-hazards-guide-4th-edition.aspx10.Madeleine point oyster Farms is selling their refrigerated Mercedes sprinter van. Feel free to call Nate Henninger at 207-318-2526.https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1343431547525705/?mibextid=6ojiHh------------------11.Northeast SARE is seeking grant proposal reviewers with aquaculture experience – including farmers, researchers, service providers and more!https://www.sare.org/wp-content/uploads/Information-for-Prospective-Technical-Committee-Members.pdf