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Rising Tides - Adapting to Coastal Maine's Future

Perna Content
Climate Change
Gulf Of Maine
Garum
Aquaculture
Worcester, Massachusetts
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
Atlantic Aquafarms
Environmentalism
Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
Rockland
Johns River Oyster
Damariscotta River
Maine Coastal Economy
Oyster Aquaculture
Shellfish
Coastal Living / Working Waterfront
Oyster Industry
Maine Oyster Agriculture
Groundfish (cod, Haddock, Flounder)
Lobster Fishery

Rising Tides: Adapting to Coastal Maine’s Future captures the voices of people living and working along Maine’s changing coast. Through long-form conversations with oyster farmers and other aquaculturalists, fishermen, scientists, and community leaders, the series explores how environmental, economic, and cultural forces are reshaping the working waterfront.

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Maine's Damariscotta River has been producing oysters for thousands of years. The shell middens that line its banks — some rising 31 vertical feet — are evidence that Native Americans were harvesting here at commercial scale long be... more

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Maine's working waterfront generates enormous amounts of waste — fish heads, viscera, eel trim — material that processors pay to get rid of. Liam Fisher thinks that's an opportunity hiding in plain sight.

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Maine’s coastal economy is being quietly reshaped by new industries, new pressures, and the people working to connect them. In this episode of Rising Tides, Bill Perna speaks with Dana Morse about what it really takes to support a c... more

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Maine’s working waterfronts are evolving, as aquaculture, climate change, and shifting access reshape how coastal communities make a living. In this episode of Rising Tides, Bill Perna speaks with Abby Barrows about her path from en... more

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Recent Guests

David Cheney
Founder of Johns River Oysters, prominent figure in Maine's aquaculture scene
Johns River Oysters
Episode: Rising Tides: Johns River Oyster and a 4,000-Year-Old Tradition — with David Cheney
Liam Fisher
Oyster farmer and entrepreneur focused on waste utilization and garum production
American Unagi (processed space partner)
Episode: Rising Tides: Turning Waste into Value on the Maine Coast – with Liam Fisher
Dana Morse
Dana Morse, Maine Sea Grant and University of Maine Marine Extension, based at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole; expert in aquaculture, shellfish, and marine resource management
Maine Sea Grant; University of Maine Marine Extension
Episode: Rising Tides: The Hidden Work Behind Maine’s Coastal Economy – with Dana Morse
Abby Barrows
Environmental advocate and entrepreneur focused on microplastics and oyster aquaculture
Deer Isle Oysters; Shaw Institute
Episode: Rising Tides: Oyster Farming in Lobster Country – with Abby Barrows
Ben Martens
Executive Director of Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
Episode: Rising Tides: Why So Much Sustainable Fish Never Reaches Our Plates – with Ben Martens
Bill Mook
Founder of Mook Seafarms, pioneering aquaculture innovator
Mook Sea Farm
Episode: Rising Tides: How Science Is Shaping Maine's Coastal Future - with Bill Mook
Jeff Auger
President of East Coast Shellfish Growers Association; Vice President of Atlantic Aquafarms
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association; Atlantic Aquafarms
Episode: Rising Tides: Change on the Working Waterfront - with Jeff Auger

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Very Engaging

    nice to hear from the people who are creating an exciting content from people who are creating a new business that actually improves the quality of oceans

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dark12star
    United States3 years ago
  • Fascinating interviews

    Really cool green podcast about oyster farming along the coast of Maine. I liked learning about ocean acidification in the first episode with Bill Mook. Great lessons from entrepreneurs who care about environmental sustainability.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lizzzzzzzy66
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Aquaculture info

    Informative, entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neanderthal51
    United States5 years ago

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Engaging and thoughtful storytelling from people shaping ocean-based industries.
High-quality interviews with industry leaders and scientists on sustainability.
Listeners appreciate practical insights on oyster farming and coastal resilience.

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Rising Tides: Change on the Working Waterfront - with Jeff Auger
Q: How can aquaculture be made more accessible as a career path for young people?
Provide stable, year-round employment, clear career progression, training, and supportive companies that offer growth opportunities and benefits.
Rising Tides: Change on the Working Waterfront - with Jeff Auger
Q: What is the biggest challenge facing the oyster industry today?
Regulatory delays and the wait time for leases, which can stretch several years, making it hard for new farmers to enter and scale.
Rising Tides: Oyster Farming in Lobster Country – with Abby Barrows
Q: How do you see younger generations participating in and shaping the future of Maine's working waterfronts?
Keep the system robust and functional while encouraging education and hands-on experiences, so the next generation can sustain access, innovate responsibly, and transfer knowledge through practical engagement in shellfisheries and related agrifood ventures.
Rising Tides: Oyster Farming in Lobster Country – with Abby Barrows
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to enter aquaculture in a region like Stonington?
Do your homework, get out into the community, listen to many perspectives, and don't rush to act; building knowledge and relationships locally is crucial for sustainable success over the long term.
Rising Tides: How Science Is Shaping Maine's Coastal Future - with Bill Mook
Q: What about the environmental pressures that come with growth? What kinds of challenges are you seeing now?
Climate-related changes, including warming waters and more intense storms, affect growth rates, shell integrity, and larvae production. The industry is responding with better technologies, selective breeding, and strategies to buffer acidity, while stakeholders push for coordinated regulatory support.

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What is Rising Tides about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form conversations with people shaping Maine's coastal economy, focusing on oyster farming, aquaculture, and the working waterfront. Episodes explore climate-driven change, regulatory and infrastructure hurdles, community-based resilience, and innovative approaches that diversify livelihoods from lobstering to multi-species farming. Notable strengths include a practical, experience-driven lens, spotlighting real-world challenges and solutions—from seed supply and processing to waste-to-value ventures—often featuring industry practitioners, scientists, and local advocates. The show's unique angle lies in its multi-episode, rooted-in-place storytelling that connects local Maine issues to broader coastal resilience and sustainable seafood... more

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