RESEARCH
Research Development & Education Climate Report
Understanding the climate impacts on Maine's aquaculture sector
Surveys and interviews conducted in 2024 captured voices from across the state's aquaculture ecosystem, including growers, researchers, industry service providers, educators, and government representatives, providing insight into the practical and policy-level industry needs. This report represents a comprehensive effort to understand how Maine's aquaculture community is being impacted by and responding to changing environmental conditions to inform research, development, and education priorities for sector resilience.
Project Partners
2025 Maine Aquaculture Research Development & Education Report
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Summary: During the summer and fall of 2024, MAIC, in partnership with the ARI, conducted its biennial industry survey to identify priority areas for research, development, and education. In response to back-to-back extreme weather events in January of 2024, this survey was adapted to focus on climate change impacts, adaptations, and research and development needs.
Methods: A Qualtrics survey was distributed to aquaculture stakeholder groups. Survey questions were designed based on scoping interviews with aquaculture farmers.
Lead Researcher: Emily Whitmore, Ph.D.
Project Status
Project design
Data collection
Prelim drafting
Farmer input
Final drafting
Final report
PRoject outputs
RD&E Report
Executive Summary