Maine Sea Farmer's News Bulletin - June 5th, 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. ICSR 2026 - Abstract deadline June 12 - Register nowhttps://www.shellfish-society.org/member/login.html?redirect=/abstracts/submit.html2.  119th Annual Meeting of the NSABaltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards Baltimore, Maryland, USA March 21-25, 2027Questions or interest can be sent to: Matt Parker [email protected]. Vibrio Control Plan Effective June 1As we enter the warmer months, including two 90°F+ days already this past week, this is a reminder that Vibrio season begins Monday, June 1.Please remember to COOL OYSTERS AND HARD CLAMS TO 50°F OR BELOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO REDUCE POST-HARVEST GROWTH OF VIBRIO BACTERIA.Chapter 15: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/sites/maine.gov.dmr/files/inline-files/Chapter115_03192024.pdf4. Resources for softshell clam hatchery, nursery, re-seeding etc.https://downeastinstitute.org/industry-impact/fisheries-stock-enhancement-restoration/clam-kit-simple-shellfish-management-tools/5. Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) Coursehttps://www.conservationfund.org/our-programs/freshwater-institute/6. Show your mussels - June 18th!https://investigate.gmri.org/project/mussel_mapping7.  Please save the date for the Northeast Region Marine Debris Action Plan Symposium in Boston: December 1 - 3, 2026.on behalf of the NOAA Marine Debris Program, the New England Aquarium, and the Symposium Planning TeamDemi FoxNortheast Regional CoordinatorNOAA Marine Debris Program‪978-281-9136‬