COURTESY OF THE MAINE AQUACULTURE INNOVATION CENTER

Take two iconic, cherished classics of Maine’s children’s literature: Charlotte’s Web, by E. B. White, and One Morning in Maine, by Robert McCluskey. The first unfolds on a farm while the second captures the coastal life of a young girl and her father digging for clams. Both books resonate with themes of Maine and the journey of growing up in this beautiful state. But could there be a deeper connection between the books? After all, farming extends beyond land to the very shores of the sea.

Aquaculture, or ocean farming, presents a significant opportunity for Maine’s coastal communities and economy, and Maine has already established itself as a leader in sustainable farmed seafood. This sector not only connects local food systems and job

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