Seeking to reduce noise and pollution, Maine Ocean Farms launches all-electric aquaculture boat

Seeking to reduce noise and pollution, Maine Ocean Farms launches all-electric aquaculture boat

FREEPORT, Maine — Just weeks ago, Maine Ocean Farms began using an all-electric aquaculture boat designed specifically for its oyster farm. Someday soon, Maine Ocean Farms may even use it to transport the oysters directly to Portland, eliminating a trip back to the dock to load a truck and then drive the shellfish to market. “It will cut out kind of that choke point of a really busy shore side interface,” co-owner Willy Leathers said. “It’s a co…