This special Christmas episode of The Business of Aquaculture Podcast is all about reflection, meaning, and building authority that actually lasts. As the year winds down, many leaders are asking the same question: How do we turn sustainability from a talking point into real trust, real traction, and real revenue? To explore that, I’m joined by Joshua B. Lee, one of the Top 3 AI-ranked LinkedIn experts (as cited in his professional profile). Joshua began his career in the wild-west era of the...
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This special Christmas episode of The Business of Aquaculture Podcast is all about reflection, meaning, and building authority that actually lasts. As the year winds down, many leaders are asking the same question: How do we turn sustainability from a talking point into real trust, real traction, and real revenue? To explore that, I’m joined by Joshua B. Lee, one of the Top 3 AI-ranked LinkedIn experts (as cited in his professional profile). Joshua began his career in the wild-west era of the...
This special Christmas episode of The Business of Aquaculture Podcast is all about reflection, meaning, and building authority that actually lasts. As the year winds down, many leaders are asking the same question: How do we turn sustainability from a talking point into real trust, real traction, and real revenue? To explore that, I’m joined by Joshua B. Lee, one of the Top 3 AI-ranked LinkedIn experts (as cited in his professional profile). Joshua began his career in the wild-west era of the...
For our Season 13 finale of The Business of Aquaculture, we’re diving into one of the ocean’s most promising allies in the sustainability movement: seaweed—and more importantly, the ecosystem services that make it a powerhouse for regenerative aquaculture. In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Koch, a scientific researcher at Sjokovin, whose work spans international research consortia and the cutting edge of seaweed cultivation. Sophie specializes in quantifying and valuing ecosystem servi...
In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we dive deep into the environmental and socio-economic dimensions of seaweed farming with Dr. Sander van den Burg, Senior Researcher at Wageningen Economic Research (Wageningen University) in the Netherlands. Sander specializes in assessing the environmental impact of global seaweed value chains, leading studies on life cycle assessments (LCAs) and ecosystem service valorisation in the SeaMark project. We explore questions shaping the future of ...
In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture podcast, we welcome back agrifood and agritech expert Rob Arthurs—exactly three years after his first appearance in Season 4, Episode 16. This time, we dive deep into the future of spirulina and purpose-driven impact. Rob shares insights on how spirulina brands can craft consumer messaging that resonates with today’s health-conscious audience while staying compliant with regulations. We explore the audience segments most receptive to spirulina—li...
In this special informational episode, we feature insights from a recent Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) webinar led by Dr. Rozita Dara of the University of Guelph and AI4Food. This session unpacks how artificial intelligence is transforming the food and farming landscape — from decision support systems and digital twins to early disease detection, misinformation monitoring, and AI governance. The episode explores how algorithms are reshaping public trust in food systems, balancing ...
Meet the not-your-average suit who’s practically grown gills. Nik Sachlikidis—CEO of The Oyster Restoration Company and Managing Director (Aquaculture) at Cadman Capital—builds ventures that regenerate oceans, feed the future, and create real-world value by turning breakthrough science into scalable action. In this kickoff conversation, we chart Nik’s journey into oyster restoration, unpack TORC’s mission-driven playbook, and explore how bivalves are quietly powering big environmental wins. Y...
Welcome to The Business of Aquaculture! This week, we dive beyond the splashy headlines into the quiet revolution happening under the waves with Dr. James Bellingham—world-renowned robotics pioneer, executive director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy, and Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of exploration robotics. He’s also the author of How Are Marine Robots Shaping Our Future? From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Dr. Bellingham has led two dozen AUV (autonomous underwater veh...
Sustainable seafood has evolved from a nice-to-have corporate initiative to the driving force behind billion-dollar investment decisions. In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we dive deep into the ten transformative trends reshaping the global seafood industry and creating clear winners and losers in the marketplace. Discover how Atlantic bluefin tuna went from collapse to comeback, why Thai shrimp farmers are embracing blockchain technology, and how Norwegian salmon now comes with...
In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, host Lourdes Gant sits down with Maddie Voorhees, U.S. Aquaculture Campaign Director at Fisheries & Oceans, Environmental Defense Fund, to dive into the Marine Aquaculture and Resilient Oceans (MARA) Act. We explore the Act’s environmental and economic objectives, its role in strengthening marine conservation, and the opportunities it creates for coastal community development. Maddie also shares EDF’s perspective on the biggest challenges fa...
In this episode, we unpack Blue Food Performance’s comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment of geoduck farming, revealing its low carbon footprint and environmental impact compared to other aquaculture systems. Learn how energy use, shell carbon sequestration, and sustainability trade-offs shape the future of this unique shellfish business. We explore actionable insights for aquaculture entrepreneurs aiming to build sustainable, market-leading operations. Support the show
This week on The Business of Aquaculture, we welcome Ethan Weber—an innovator with a diverse background in recirculating aquaculture R&D, multitrophic systems, aquaponics, worker training, and community education. As a podcast host himself, Ethan brings a unique perspective on the industry’s opportunities and challenges. In this conversation, we dive into: What inspired Ethan to pursue aquacultureThe biggest gripes he sees in the industryWhat education and training really need to evolveHi...
Are the world’s fisheries on the brink of collapse, or are we actually seeing signs of recovery? In this episode, we cut through the noise and unpack the real state of global fisheries. You’ll learn: The crucial difference between “overfishing” and “overfished” (and why it matters).Why one-size-fits-all solutions like Marine Protected Areas often miss the mark.How targeted, science-driven management has sparked surprising recoveries, from bluefin tuna to reduced bycatch.Why some regions still...
In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we dive deep into the intersection of health-tech and aquaculture with biotech veteran Craig Ingram, founder of Int’l Commercialization Growth Partners. With 27 years of experience spanning medical devices, biopharma, and digital health—beginning at just 19—Craig now helps VC-backed startups and SMEs scale by boosting customer adoption and preventing costly shutdowns. We explore: How innovations from surgical systems and biotech—like biosensors ...
Mapping the Seafood Giants: A Competitive Landscape Deep Dive Episode Description: The global seafood industry is worth more than $450 billion — but who really controls it, and where is it headed next? In this data-driven deep dive, we profile 50 of the world’s leading seafood companies to reveal the competitive forces shaping the future of aquaculture and marine protein. From Norwegian salmon giants employing 11,000+ people to Silicon Valley labs growing fish without the ocean, discover the ...
In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture podcast, we sit down with Dan Martino — author of The Oyster Book, 50-ton captain, farmer, and co-owner of Cottage City Oysters and Martino’s Seafood, LLC. At Cottage City Oysters, Dan and his team have one mission: deliver the finest ocean products in the most eco-friendly, sustainable way possible — while educating and uplifting their local community. We dive into: The surprising biggest failure Dan faced scaling his farm — and how it reshaped ...
In this groundbreaking premier episode of Season 13, we're doing something we've never done before – handing over the hosting duties to AI Lourdes for this first episode, our revolutionary AI co-host, as we launch an exciting new chapter for The Business of Aquaculture podcast. AI Lourdes takes you inside the real conversations happening in shellfish farming communities, analyzing dozens of Reddit discussions to uncover the five most requested solutions that farmers are actively seeking. This...
In this compelling episode, we sit down with George Karani, founder of FrontForum Focus, an innovator dedicated to helping organizations achieve measurable sustainability impact through data analytics and automated reporting. As Co-Director of Startup Grind at Kabarak, George fosters innovation and mentorship among early-stage entrepreneurs. His work is rooted in the belief that community-driven solutions and the power of collective action are essential to reaching global goals. 💡 Topics we e...
In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) with none other than Ivar Warrer Hansen, Founder and CEO of RASLogic — recently awarded Best Food Tech Consultancy Company of 2024 by the Scandinavian Business Awards. From pioneering innovative solutions in land-based systems to helping the global aquaculture sector rethink sustainability, Ivar shares: The invisible internal challenges he had to overcome bef...
This special Christmas episode of The Business of Aquaculture Podcast is all about reflection, meaning, and building authority that actually lasts. As the year winds down, many leaders are asking the same question: How do we turn sustainability from a talking point into real trust, real traction, and real revenue? To explore that, I’m joined by Joshua B. Lee, one of the Top 3 AI-ranked LinkedIn experts (as cited in his professional profile). Joshua began his career in the wild-west era of the...
