Industry and academic experts come together to share their experiences with earning and maintaining public trust in aquaculture, and the importance of community buy in to achieve long term success.

8:30 Key Lessons Learned in Earning Social License, an Academic Perspective

Dr. Emily Whitmore, Associate Director, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center

9:00 Key Lessons Learned in Earning Social License, a Farmer’s Perspective

Bill Dewey, Director, Public Affairs, Taylor Shellfish Farms

9:30 Social License and Community Buy In: Putting it All Together

Sebastian Belle, Executive Director, Maine Aquaculture Association & President, National Aquaculture Association