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 pristine waters of Alaska to your table. Seagrove grows and operates in the native environment o...
May 20, 2019•23 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Does Seafood Come From? Learn more about the environmental impact of aquaculture . Follow us on soci...
May 13, 2019•25 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 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, and AJ Gallagher. Guests on this episode: Moises del Rio – Verlasso Salmon Wally Stevens – Global S...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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 it right with their seafood ecolabels: Best Aquaculture Practices Aquaculture Stewardship Council M...
Apr 29, 2019•12 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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 or leave us a voicemail (information below). Articles mentioned in this epsiode: Earth Day's official...
Apr 22, 2019•34 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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@aquaculturealliance.org or leave us a voicemail at +1 (603) 384-3560! For the full-length interviews of ...
Apr 15, 2019•38 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast "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 consuming – eating less sugar, restricting your diet. With seafood, it's a story of encouragement. The m...
Apr 08, 2019•13 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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 engineers at our two parent companies, DSM and Evonik. Veramaris produces algal oil through fermenta...
Apr 01, 2019•23 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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 rights within sustainability issues. Organizations that are doing it right with positive efforts on t...
Mar 25, 2019•12 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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 about the show, send an email to Podcast@aquaculturealliance.org, or leave a voicemail at 1 (603) 384-35...
Mar 17, 2019•24 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 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-machine) We need to figure out how we are impacting climate change, and what changes can be made to r...
Mar 17, 2019•12 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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 find an easy way to incorporate more seafood in your diet, give mussels a try! To contact Shaun and...
Mar 11, 2019•10 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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 we’re experiencing are just effects of the real problems. Global Climate Change, deforestation, wat...
Mar 11, 2019•13 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 episode will feature interviews from professionals of many disciplines to demonstrate how deeply seafo...
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