Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - February 3rd, 2026

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.Deer Isle Oyster CompanyFARM CREW POSITIONSNow hiring:• Farmhand• Farm Operations LeadOYSTER SHUCKERS & BAR / RETAIL STAFF Positions include shucking oysters, preparing tinned fish plates, pouring beverages, running retail and POS, and creating memorable guest experiences. Training provided.Location: Deer Isle, MaineSeason: May–October 2026 (longer seasons for lead roles)Pay: Competitive; commensurate with experienceApply: [email protected] details: https://www.deerisleoysterco.com/job-opportunitie2.https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/s3//2025-06/FINAL-Oyster-Aquaculture-Market-Outlook-Factsheet-MAY2025.pdf3.Find the application link online at https://aquacultureinsharedwaters.org/aqsw-2-0%3A-shellfish 4.Those of you who have followed Bill's podcast or read his book Maine Oysters: Stories of Resilience & Innovation (or been in it!) , will be delighted to know of his next publication. Check it out - and the link to his podcast is below too. https://www.pernacontent.com/publishinghttps://www.pernacontent.com/podcast6.I'm excited to announce that the Aquaculture Pioneers Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Pre-RA) and the Shellfish & Seaweed Aquaculture Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) are now accepting applicants for 2026!https://mainecareercatalyst.org/aquaculture-pioneers/https://airtable.com/appMh58jQPYiUofY9/pagbpIHZauDpJ3f7i/formMeg Krieger ([email protected]) & The Educate Maine Team https://gmri.org/projects/advancing-aquaculture/https://themaineaquaculturist.org/7.NASA Data Helps Maine Oyster Farmers Choose Where to Growhttps://science.nasa.gov/earth/nasa-data-helps-maine-oyster-farmers-choose-where-to-grow9.https://www.odu.edu/article/keeping-birds-away-oysters-could-help-farmers-balance-productivity-and-ecology