1. Marine Aquaculture in Maine: Preserving industry's place on a changing coast. Paul S. Anderson University of Maine, Sea Grant and Cooperative Extension

3. Island Institute

6. Shell Fish Aquaculture 63 Leases in Maine

12. Finfish Aquaculture 44 sites in Maine

16. Goals for Aquaculture Theme Provide information and technical support to enhance the long-term sustainability of the aquaculture industry. Contribute to the ongoing debate about aquaculture in the state of Maine by providing the public with unbiased and accurate information.

17. Challenges to the Salmon Aquaculture Industry in Maine Disease (Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) / sea lice) NPDES permit requirement from EPA (suit by USPIRG) Nutrient loading concerns Listing of wild Atlantic Salmon as Endangered –Use of non-native genetic hybrids has become a concern –Escapement becomes and issue –Need for tagging or identification of farm-raised animals –Disease transmission Siting of pens – criteria challenged –Gentrification of the coast – loosing the working waterfront –Aesthetic / noise concerns by public

18. What is the role for extension? Public scoping sessions in communities –Industry / public / agency Publication – “Marine Aquaculture: How The Public can Participate in the Leasing Process for Marine Aquaculture in Maine” Applied Research

20. The Challenge Communicating with stakeholders when there is litigation pending Bridging the gap between science and policy Maintaining an unbiased position Establishing trust with concerned citizens when we are viewed as proponents