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 of the kelp to maximize the its tremendous nutritional value. The process of growing kelp enhances the water around it, is a counter agent to ocean acidification and is the most sustainable, renewable and environmentally friendly agriculture on the planet.

Learn more about Seagrove here, and check out these awesome articles from The Advocate about the benefits of kelp farming:

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Learn more about the health benefits of seafood.

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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).

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The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.

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.

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"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 more seafood people eat, the more health benefits they can experience.

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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 fermentation using only renewable resources. They use a waste-free process with minimal impact on the environment.

Learn more about Veramaris here, and check out this awesome article from The Advocate about Veramaris and their algal oil!

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The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.

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 the ground:

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For the full-length interviews of our guests, online education courses and more, become a member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance: https://www.aquaculturealliance.org/membership/

The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.

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 [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 1 (603) 384-3560!

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The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.