Salty talks: Conversations on Sustainable Aquaculture in Maine

Learn about all things aquaculture in Maine!

Author: Corinne Noufi

Salty Talks, hosted by Corinne Noufi, the Communications Specialist at the Aquaculture Research Institute is your go-to podcast for a deep dive into all things aquaculture! This show seeks to disseminate information about the culture of various species, provide updates on research, innovation, and education, and highlight the multidisciplinary aspects of aquaculture. Each episode features interviews/discussions with researchers, industry, and other professional voices from the Maine aquaculture world.
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Finding a Future on Maine’s Working Waterfront
Episode 7
Monday, 18 May, 2026

At 23 years old, Michael Scannell has already gone from commercial lobstering to managing an oyster farm, launching his own scallop operation, speaking in Washington DC about workforce development, and traveling to Japan to study scallop aquaculture. In this episode of Salty Talks, Michael shares how apprenticeship programs introduced him to aquaculture, why exposure and access matter for rural students, and what the future of scallop farming in Maine could look like. From working waterfronts to bottom-grown scallops and offshore aquaculture, this conversation explores how a new generation is trying to build a future on the water in Maine.