We work using advice from the total community toward sustainability and opportunity for those in the community. Recently it has come to our attention there is a large opportunity in an inland yellow perch fishery in our state and see this opportunity as an extension of what we do now in the marine . This fishery, along with black crappie and northern pike, are utterly untapped while a ready market exists outside Maine. We see the resource as a great opportunity to enhance the opportunity for income for our fisherfolk and local economies. Our product will be fully traceable from catch area and harvester to ultimate destination from trucking to wholesalers. Freshness, high quality, sustainable harvest and local community are our focus along with fair prices and open access to local harvesters.
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About Acadia Bays Clam and Oyster
We are Fishermen and Shellfish Harvesters and Growers on the Maine Coast. We work closely with Local harvesters, The Maine Department of Marine Resources, The University of Maine and The Downeast Institute to ensure that our shellfish and seafood meets rigorous standards.
Seafood Offered
Hard clams, Yellow perch, Northern Pike Black Crappie1
Locations
10
Number of Fishermen Sourced From
26
Years in Business
What are the Local Catch Values in Action?
Our “values in action” reflect how members of our network implement our core values in practice. Through the intentional work of LCN and applying the core values, these elements emerge. The values in action are not meant to be criteria or requirements for network members, but instead help describe how we will achieve our mission and vision and help anchor and guide our work.
- Catch and Handle with Honor
- Community-Based Fisheries
- Eating with the Ecosystem
- Equitable Seafood Systems
- Fair Access
- Fair Pricing
- Holistic Fisheries Management
- Honoring Our Ecosystems
- Learning Through Exchange
- Traceable and Simple Supply Chains
How does Acadia Bays Clam and Oyster implement these values?
