Summer’s almost here - the perfect time to celebrate local seafood. 🦪 In addition to all the great wild-caught seafood we have here, aquaculture plays a growing role in shaping the future of food in our region by providing sustainable, healthy seafood - all while supporting local ecosystems and coastal economies. In fact, it now accounts for nearly half of global seafood production - and locally, represents an opportunity for diversification for both fishermen and other people who want to make a living on the water. By choosing local, you’re not just enjoying fresh, flavorful meals - you’re also supporting the hardworking fishermen, sea farmers, and small businesses that make it all possible. 🍽️ Got a favorite spot for local seafood? Drop your go-to place in the comments and check out our local seafood guide to find your next stop! 🔗 in bio. (fb)

Save the date — October 24, 2025! Mark your calendars for our third annual Blue Economy Investment Summit that will bring leading investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders from around the world right here to Maine. The Summit is hosted in partnership with the ClimateTech Incubator at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University and guided by a steering committee of leaders from The Blue Venture Forum, Maine Venture Fund, Maine Technology Institute, Coastal Enterprises Inc., and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Tickets will be available soon! Learn more: https://gmri.org/projects/blue-economy-investment-summit/ (fb)