Aquademia: The Seafood Podcast

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This week, Aquademia sat down with Jacqueline Claudia, CEO of LoveTheWild to talk about how she, a coal miner's daughter from Pennsylvania, got started in the aquaculture industry. Jacqueline had great insight to share about how to engage with consumers, if seafood myth-busting is productive, how we can improve the seafood industry and what is holding it back. "Don't overthink it. Don't burn...

GAA Films is a documentary short film series highlighting the untold stories of the people and places around the world practicing aquaculture. It's the Global Aquaculture Alliance's invitation to the public to hear the personal side of aquaculture. The newest GAA Film, Mimic the River, premiered in June 2019. This film showcases Vietnamese aquaculture practitioners, taking a focused look on the ef...

The next in our species spotlight series – Tilapia, Part 2! There is so much to talk about with this species: its history, why it's a great example of how aquaculture can make the seafood industry more sustainable, and its misconceptions. This week, the Aquademia team interviewed Asian seafood market expert Steve Hart to discuss the impact tilapia has made on the seafood market, as well as what th...

Have you heard of the GOAL Conference? GOAL stands for Global Outlook for Aquaculture leadership, and it is an annual conference hosted by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA). The aim of the conference is to educate and address the major relevant and timely challenges and opportunities facing the aquaculture industry. The Aquademia team sat down with GAA's Communications Manager, Steven Hedlund,...

The next in our species spotlight series – Tilapia! There is so much to talk about with this species: its history, why it's a great example of how aquaculture can make the seafood industry more sustainable, and its misconceptions. This week, the Aquademia team interviewed tilapia expert Denise Gurshin, Global Business Development Manager for Supply Chain Engagement at Best Aquaculture Practices ....

This week, we're doing some housekeeping! We discuss the Global Aquaculture Alliance's campaign Aquaculture 101, which can be found in the links below. We also talk about what's coming next for the podcast! Links: Aquaculture 101: What is Aquaculture and Why Do We Need It? Aquaculture 101: Health Benefits of Seafood Aquaculture 101: Environmental Impact of Aquaculture Video: Where Does Seafood Com...

Shaun and Justin sit down with Markos Scheer, CEO of Seagrove Kelp, to discuss an up-and-coming innovation within the aquaculture industry: healthy, high-quality, and sustainably raised Kelp. Kelp is a superfood with natural sources of protein, fiber and iodine and is grown in its native environment to maximize its tremendous nutritional value. Seagrove Kelp Co. brings sustainably grown kelp from...

The Aquademia team responds to some questions from listeners about how to know if seafood is sustainable, how to know if seafood has gone bad, where to buy sustainable seafood (wild and farmed), and also reads reviews from lovely listeners! Links: Seafood ecolabels to look for: Best Aquaculture Practices Aquaculture Stewardship Council Marine Stewardship Council Our ecolabels episode Video: Where...

In this episode, Aquademia visits Seafood Expo North America 2019 (SENA). SENA 2019 took place in March in Boston, MA, USA. The team interviewed seafood industry professionals throughout the expo, learning about their innovations, challenges and aspirations. This episode features representatives from Verlasso Salmon, Global Seafood Assurances, PezCo Aquafarming, Sereia Films, Pacifico Aquaculture,...

The Aquademia Podcast team, with guests Chris Keller and Maddie Cassidy, discusses which ecolabels to look for, what guarantees ecolabels can provide consumers with, and the vast amount of factors that go into these certification processes. This episode covers the history of ecolabels, seafood certifications, and what ecolabels to look for when you're grocery shopping. Organizations that are doing...

Happy Earth Day! This week, in honor of Earth Day, Shaun, Justin, and Maddie explore how seafood plays a role in this holiday. The theme of Earth Day 2019 is "Protect Our Species", which is closely tied to the seafood industry. From bees to fish to humans, every species on Earth is interrelated. Join the team in their discussions of Earth Day, and let us know what you think in an email o...

In this episode of Aquademia's Sustainable Living Series, the team goes over how you can make your kitchen more sustainable. From grocery shopping, to storing food, the cooking process, and leftovers, Aquademia's got you covered. Learn more about the health benefits of seafood . Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us podcast@aqua...

"I didn't start eating seafood until I learned more about it." Seafood can be intimidating. Join Shaun and Justin as they sit down with seafood industry experts Molly Jacques, Supply Chain Transparency Manager, and Sherri Clerk, Registered Dietitian and Best Aquaculture Practices Brand Manager to explore what seafood has to offer. There are so many things people are discouraged from cons...

Shaun and Justin sit down with Karim Kurmaly, CEO of Veramaris, to discuss an up-and-coming innovation within the aquaculture industry: high-quality sustainable feed made from algal oil. Veramaris produces omega-3 fatty acids for animal nutrition from microalgae. Our algal oil, a breakthrough innovation, helps conserve the natural biodiversity of our oceans – a vision shared by the scientists and...

Shaun and Justin, with guests Dr. Halley Froehlich, Maddie Cassidy and Avery Siciliano, discuss what the word "sustainable" really means, and the vast amount of factors that go into a product's sustainability. This episode covers the tragedy of the commons, sustainability of fisheries, why the lobster industry can serve as a role model, and the impact of social accountability and human r...

Single-use plastics. Food containers. Plastic water bottles. Unwanted mail. The list of daily wasteful items that many people don't give a second thought to goes on and on. Learn about some small ways that you can reduce your everyday waste through making small decisions that Shaun, Justin and Maddie discuss on this episode of Aquademia's Sustainable Living Series. To contact Shaun and Justin abou...

Climate Change is a controversial topic, but whatever your beliefs are surrounding it, the fact is that temperatures are rising, and food systems have a big connection with that change. NASA estimates that in the next hundred years, if sea levels continue to rise at the rate they are, massive portions of land around the world will be underwater (https://climate.nasa.gov/interactives/climate-time-m...

Every few weeks, Aquademia will release a Species Spotlight Episode, where the hosts sit down and talk about one species that listeners may have never tried, or a species they should try again. In this Species Spotlight episode, Shaun, Justin, and Maddie have a discussion about mussels! Mussels are easy to find, inexpensives, and super fast and easy to prepare! If you're new to seafood, or want to...

Wildfires, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, hurricanes, nor’easters, flash floods, tornados, heat waves, hail storms, droughts, avalanches. All of these terrifying events are natural processes of our planet, and they all serve their purpose, but there’s pages and pages of scientific papers showing that there’s been a severe increase in these types of events over the last 30-50 years. These natural disasters...

Let's Talk About Seafood. Hosted by GAA’s Academy team members Shaun O’Loughlin and Justin Grant, Aquademia is your go-to podcast for a fresh take on all things seafood. The podcast aims to educate consumers and industry professionals on how seafood is connected with the issues facing our planet, what consumers can do to help, and arm them with the knowledge to make better seafood choices! Each ep...