Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
Driving sustainable aquaculture research, education, and industry development since 1988.MAIC sponsors and facilitates innovative aquaculture research, education, and industry collaboration across Maine.
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The Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center was established in 1988 by the Maine Legislature with a mission to assist in developing economically and environmentally sustainable aquaculture opportunities in Maine.
Research Projects
Pioneering GIS for shellfish site selection, developing new aquaculture tools, and advancing scallop & oyster research in Maine.
Business Incubation
Supporting aquaculture startups at the Darling Marine Center and CCAR with lab space, mentoring, and technical assistance.
Education & Training
Delivering aquaculture curricula, fisheries retraining programs, and hands-on training for students and professionals.
Explore Our Reports & Tools
Interactive dashboards and publications on aquaculture in Maine. View ReportsUpcoming Events
MAIC Webinar Series
Details on our October webinar coming soon
October 17, 2025 • 12:00 PM
Fintastic Futures
Join MAIC and partners for a day of learning about innovative finfish aquaculture in Maine!
Conferences
Aquaculture Conference 2025
January 7–9, 2026 • Portland, ME