Call for Sessions is now open!
Organizers of the Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition and the Milford Aquaculture Seminar are excited to convene a joint meeting in Portland, ME January 7-9, 2026. In addition to concurrent sessions on all aspects of aquaculture, the conference will include multiple workshops, field trips and a trade show featuring 35 vendors servicing the industry.
Do you have an idea for a special session, workshop or field trip you would like to attend or help organize? Now is the time to let your voice be heard! Special session and workshop topics suggested so far are listed below. Questions? Reach out to nace@maineaquaculture.org
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Tentative Program Sessions
Shellfish Culture
- Shellfish Farming 101
- Advances in Scallop Farming
- Shellfish Pathology Workshop
- Mussel Seeding Technology
- Oyster farming meets restoration
Finfish Culture
- Finfish Pathology Workshop
- FInfish Farming 101
- Eel Farming
- Aquaponics
- Marine Ornamentals
Seaweed Culture
- Candidate Species
- Seaweed Culture Systems
- Seaweed Farming 101
- Public Health & Seaweed Farming
Business of Aquaculture:
- Business Planning 101
- Risk Management
- Aquaculture Permitting Forum
General Aquaculture & the Environment
- Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture
- Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
- Ocean Acidification & Climate Change
- Northeast Research Priorities
- Aquaculture Education
- Aquaculture Policy Forum
- Farmers Roundtable
- Impacts of Seabirds on Public Health
- Research & Remedies for Biofouling