Media report on new aquaculture innovation center coming to UMaine
Maine Public, Mainebiz and WFVX (Channel 7) reported on the University of Maine’s upcoming Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center (SAWIC), the development, design and engineering for which will commence this fall. SAWIC will advance aquaculture talent development and innovation for Maine and beyond. The University of Maine System (UMS) Board of Trustees approved moving forward with the design process for the 14,200-square-foot facility during its regular meeting on Monday, July 15. SAWIC is expected to open in late 2025. The Bangor Daily News shared a UMaine news release about SAWIC.