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Maine’s aquaculture economic impact grew by 51 per cent over a decade, study finds

UNITED STATES
Friday, July 03, 2026, 05:00 (GMT + 9)

A new report by the Maine Aquaculture Association highlights an increase in sales, employment, and community resilience driven by small businesses and local producers. A new economic study led by the Maine Aquaculture Association (MAA) reveals that the state's aquaculture sector has experienced a remarkable expansion, registering $105.9 million in direct farm sales during the year 2023, representing a 44% increase compared to data obtained in 2014. Source: MAA. Click on the image to enlarge it During this same ten-year period, the total economic contribution of aquaculture in ... FULL STORY

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