date:Aug 09, 2012
bor with all of the fishing activity, one might ask why fishermen would be interested in aquaculture. To them it makes sense: farming mussels allows them to use their skills as watermen and existing boats and equipment to boost their income while continuing to work on the water.
It makes sense to the city, too. Mussel farming supports existing infrastructure, a working waterfront, and an economy that is heavily dependent on seafood.
Mussel farming in New England is a step forward for fisheries