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Maine’s working waterfront has long been dominated by fishermen, shipbuilders and other heritage industries, but a growing number of commercial aquaculture farms, charter and tour boat operators, biotechnology firms, research institutes, restaurants and gift shops have joined these heritage enterprises along the coast.
Driven by new markets and technology, Maine is experiencing an expansion and diversification of its blue economy, a relatively new term that encompasses existing and emerging marine sectors that sustainably leverage ocean resources to foster economic growth and improve livelihoods along the water. Longtime traditions remain, but have adapted to meet the needs of the 21st-century coastal industries and communities that rely on them.
In this episode of “The Maine Question podcast,” we speak with two startup founders and University of Maine researchers about how the state can become a global leader in the blue economy. We also dive into the challenges and opportunities presented by the modernization of Maine’s marine industries, as well as initiatives to boost seafood production.
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