Category: Marine Economy

Portland Greendrinks x Island Institute

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About this Event: Island Institute will be the featured nonprofit at the Portland Greendrinks event on July 14! The goal of Greendrinks is simple: good times shared among people working in, or interested in, environmental and sustainability issues. Whether you come to network, discover tasty local beverages, support Island Institute’s mission, or just get out… Read more »

From Tide to Table: Celebrating Farmed Scallops with Island Institute + The Ark

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About this Event:  Join Island Institute and The Ark—named one of The New York Times’ 50 Best Restaurants in the U.S. in 2025—for a memorable evening on Deer Isle celebrating Maine’s farm-raised scallops and the people championing this sustainable aquaculture practice.   The evening will feature a curated menu showcasing locally farmed scallops, alongside lively conversation with scallop farmers and… Read more »

Partner Event – Seaweed Social: Voices of Frenchman Bay

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About this Event: Join Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Maine Coast Sea Vegetable, and Heart of Ellsworth for a Seaweed Social at the Makerspace! Stop by to learn all about Downeast Maine’s seaweed harvesting industry through seaweed-themed small bites, activities, and a short film screening. Be the first to see the third installment of Voices of Frenchman… Read more »

Partner Event – 2026 Fishermen’s Forum: Funding, Tools, and Programs for Maine’s Working Waterfronts

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About this Seminar: Working waterfronts face a number of challenges ranging from storms to economic change, and yet, they provide critical infrastructure for the longevity of our coastal communities. The Maine Working Waterfront Coalition will host a session to provide attendees with a growing number of tools and programs available to fund, preserve, expand, and… Read more »

Partner Event – Casting a Wider Net: Strategies for Extra Income in Coastal Communitities

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Check out this upcoming webinar from partners working with us to support Maine’s fishing communities and a diversified marine economy! February 18th at 4pm — Casting a Wider Net: Strategies for Extra Income in Coastal Communities We are excited to be supporting an upcoming webinar, hosted by marine industry partners at DuraBrite, that will shed light on… Read more »

Climate of Change 7: Aquaculture for People and Planet – Screening at Colby College

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About this Event: Join us and Colby College for a free Screening of Aquaculture for People and Planet! Stick around after the screening for a panel discussion with local aquaculturists, Island Institute staff, and Colby College alumni working in the aquaculture space, where we’ll dive into the vast potential of low-emission seafood, Maine’s opportunity to… Read more »

Climate of Change 7: Aquaculture for People and Planet – Webinar

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Please note that there are a few cuts in this video due to recording disruptions. Our apologies for the inconvenience. About this Webinar: Discover how Maine’s shellfish and seaweed industries are leading the way in climate-friendly food production. Aquaculture for People and Planet, the latest short film in our Climate of Change series, explores how… Read more »

Talking Aquaculture in Maine: Scallops – in partnership with the Lincoln Theater

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About this Event: Come and hear a continuation of Talking Aquaculture in Maine! Talking Aquaculture in Maine, offered by Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater in partnership with Island Institute, is a free series bringing important conversations to our community presented by those who are making a substantial contribution to aquaculture here in the state of Maine.… Read more »