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The Business of Aquaculture

Lourdes Gant

202 episodes

11 hours ago

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 ...

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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 ...

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Entrepreneurship

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The Business of Aquaculture

Algorithms, AI, and the Future of Trust in Food and Farming

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 ...

1 week ago

54 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Oysters, Oceans, and Outcomes: A Deep Dive with Nik Sachlikidis

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...

2 weeks ago

18 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Ocean Ops, Unmanned: Dr. James Bellingham on How Marine Robots Are Rewiring Aquaculture (and Everything Underwater)

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...

3 weeks ago

23 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Beyond the Buzzword: 10 Trends Driving the Future of Sustainable Seafood

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...

3 weeks ago

12 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Balancing Oceans and Communities: The MARA Act, Aquaculture, and Sustainable Futures

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...

1 month ago

14 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Life Cycle Assessment of Geoduck Production: A Sustainable Seafood Model

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

1 month ago

6 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Passion, Problems & Possibilities in Aquaculture with Ethan Weber

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...

1 month ago

21 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

The Truth About Global Fisheries: Collapse or Comeback?

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...

1 month ago

7 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

From Operating Rooms to Ocean Farms: Biotech Innovation for Aquaculture with Craig Ingram

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 ...

2 months ago

20 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

From Salmon Giants to Lab-Grown Fish: Mapping the Global Seafood Race

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 ...

2 months ago

12 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

意外的牡蛎养殖者：丹·马蒂诺的非凡之旅

播客节目描述 - 中文版水产养殖商业播客：意外的牡蛎养殖者 - 丹·马蒂诺的非凡之旅节目简介在本期节目中，我们深入探讨了一个令人着迷的创业故事：两个完全没有海洋背景的兄弟如何意外地成为了成功的牡蛎养殖者和可持续品牌建设者。嘉宾介绍丹·马蒂诺 - 《牡蛎之书》作者、小屋城牡蛎公司共同创始人 • 电视制作和营销背景 • 通过拍摄纽约十亿牡蛎项目发现牡蛎养殖 • 从零经验到行业专家的转变历程核心话题 🌊 从失败中学习的哲学 • 为什么"失败比成功多"成为了他们的优势 • 如何建立鼓励实验和学习的商业模式 • 导师指导的重要性 🦪 独特的品牌建设策略 • 透明度作为核心竞争策略 • 将牡蛎农场打造成玛莎葡萄园岛旅游景点 • 专注本地市场建立独家品牌 🍷 行业创新视角 • 将牡蛎行业比作葡萄酒行业的精彩类比 • "海洋风土"概念的深度探讨 • 庆祝差异而非竞争的商业哲学 📚 从实践到理论 • COVID期间如何将十年经验写成300页专业著作 • 大学将其作为水产养殖课程必读教材 • 全球视角下的牡蛎养殖历史和未来 🌱 可持续发展愿景 • 为什么牡蛎...

2 months ago

20 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

The Oyster Blueprint: Sustainability, Branding & Business Growth with Dan Martino

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 ...

2 months ago

19 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

贝类养殖户迫切寻求的五大解决方案

在第十三季的突破性首播集中，我们将做一件前所未有的事情——把主持工作交给我们的革命性 AI 联合主持人 AI Lourdes，由她来主持本期节目，正式开启《水产养殖商业》播客令人振奋的新篇章。 AI Lourdes 将带你深入贝类养殖社区的真实对话，分析数十个 Reddit 讨论，挖掘养殖户们最迫切寻找的五大解决方案。这不是理论研究——而是真实养殖户在真实经营中遇到的痛点。你将发现：全球最受关注的解决方案——它代表着一个价值 59 亿美元、在水产养殖领域基本未被开发的市场机会。多个地区的养殖户都在呼吁同一种经济实惠的技术，但大多数人并不知道解决方案其实近在眼前。自动化的真正意义——贝类养殖中的自动化并不是取代工人，而是增强人类能力，从而有可能彻底改变整个行业的经济格局。AI Lourdes 揭示了养殖户最希望自动化的具体任务，以及它所带来的意想不到的商业模式机会。价格不公的隐性障碍——一个阻碍养殖户获得公平价格的隐藏挑战，如果解决，将释放价值 140 亿美元的可追溯性市场，同时彻底革新海鲜供应链。出人意料的捕食者问题——它让养殖户每年损失数千美元，但正在出现创新且符合伦理的解...

2 months ago

8 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Five Solutions Shellfish Farmers Are Desperately Seeking

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...

2 months ago

10 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Data-Driven Futures: Scaling Impact and Sustainability with AI – Featuring George Karani

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...

3 months ago

8 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

The Hidden Battles Behind Land-Based Aquaculture: A Conversation with RASLogic’s Ivar Warrer Hansen

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...

4 months ago

13 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

🎙️ From Outsider to Industry Vanguard: How Ace Aquatec Secured £10M to Redefine Aquaculture Tech

In this powerful episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we're welcoming back Nathan Pyne-Carter, CEO of Ace Aquatec, a pioneer in ethical and intelligent aquaculture technology. Three years ago, Nathan spoke about bringing an "outsider’s perspective" to the industry. Today, he returns as a leader who just closed a £10 million funding round led by Stolt Ventures, signaling Ace Aquatec's transformation into a global force in sustainable aquaculture. We dive deep into: 🔍 How outsider thinking b...

4 months ago

20 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Redefining Food Systems: Mark Soetman on Sustainable Innovation & Crustalicious Impact

Welcome back to The Business of Aquaculture, where we explore the intersection of purpose, profitability, and planet. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by visionary entrepreneur Mark Soetman, a leading force in food innovation and sustainability. As the founder of Crustalicious, Mark transforms bycatch into premium crab meat while advancing cutting-edge solutions like Radio Magnetic Freezing and seaweed biorefining. But Crustalicious is more than a business—it’s a mission to reshape the fu...

4 months ago

18 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

The Vessel of Collaboration: Edward Capapas on Designing the Future of Aquaculture with OceanArk

In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we welcome Edward Capapas, Co-Founder & CEO of OceanArk — a consultancy that goes far beyond blueprints and permits. OceanArk was built to be a vessel — not just for systems and structures, but for people, ideas, and transformation. Edward shares how OceanArk became a hub for experts, clients, and innovators to co-create the future of sustainable aquaculture. We explore: Why collaboration is the heartbeat of OceanArk’s missionThe key lesson ...

4 months ago

11 minutes

The Business of Aquaculture

Mental Resilience, Sustainable Leadership & AI in Aquaculture with Jen Gaudet

In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture Podcast, we explore the intersection of mental health, sustainability, and AI with our special guest, Jen Gaudet — Entrepreneur, Investor, International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Host of the TV Show Power CEOs: The Truth Behind the Business. As we reflect on Mental Health Awareness Month, this timely conversation reminds us that caring for our mental well-being isn’t seasonal — it’s foundational. Jen shares expert insights on how aquacult...

5 months ago

27 minutes