In this episode, we talked to founder of Future Oceans Foundation, Rob Peck.  Future Oceans Foundation is a non-profit organization that create ideas and actions to add resilience to current coral reefs and underwater habitats, helping to regenerate where there is depletion and to be a recognised conduit in connecting all concerned entities to achieve the goals set out by global leaders. 

Theye\ want corporations, education entities and local communities to benefit from Future Oceans Foundations.

He shared:

1. What got him into this "ocean business" industry?
2. What is the mission of Future Oceans Foundation? 
3. What do you recommend to small to medium sized biz owners

Enjoy the holiday season and have a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! 

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In this episode, we have a panel composed of Prof. Dave Little who has 35 years in aquaculture research, Dr Richard Newton - lecturer resilient food systems and passionate aquaculture scientist with almost 2 decades of experience, and Wesley Malcorps who talks about zero waste, aquaculture, digitalisation, sustainability, and global value chains. They all work on measuring sustainability within aquaculture using life cycle analysis, value chain analysis, developing new sustainability metrics, strategic utilisation of fish by-products, circular economy, aquatic resources, emerging tech and looking at the role of aquaculture within the global food systems. 

🌍 Join us and our esteemed panel guests, Dave Little, Richard Newton, and Wesley Malcorps, PhD this Friday, in a profound conversation about transforming global food systems for a sustainable tomorrow.

🌱 We delve into the intricate web of sustainability, reimagining how our choices impact the environment and climate change. From food system intricacies to ingredients, we explore the path to making aquatic systems productive and just.

🎙️ Let's unravel the multifaceted meanings of sustainability and redefine it as a continuous process.

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1. How can we improve the overall well-being and conservation efforts for aquatic species, particularly those residing in vulnerable ecosystems like coral reefs and freshwater habitats?
2. As a veterinarian and fish health lab manager, what are some of the most significant challenges you encounter in diagnosing and treating diseases in aquatic animals, and how do you address these challenges effectively?
3. In your professional experience, what have been the most successful approaches for promoting public awareness and engagement in protecting marine life and aquatic habitats? How can we inspire more people to take action and support conservation initiatives for these species?

These are the questions we asked Terra Macdonald, Veterinarian and Fish Health Lab Manager for Mowi Canada West, and is part of our Young Salmon Farmers of BC group.  Let us know what you learned from this show. Enjoy!

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This episode is all about fish coordination :) Matthew Wilson of Grieg Seafood shared with us the following:

1. How  fish farming operation address environmental impacts and promote sustainable practices;
2. What steps is being taken to ensure the health and welfare of the farmed fish;
3. How do they engage with local communities and contribute to their sustainable development.

Enjoy!

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In this episode, Lourdes Gant shared the Top 6 - 10 Future Trends as discussed during the September Aqua Connect Conference.  Here's the link for the binder shared during the live event:

https://live.geniusu.com/aquaconnectconference/mastermind/img/Aqua%20Connect%20Conference%20Slides.pdf

Let us know your biggest takeaway! :) 

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In this episode, Lourdes Gant, our host, talked about the top trends in Sustainable Business 5.0 in the context of the Blue Ocean Revolution. 

Here are the 2023 Top Ten Trends in Sustainable Aquaculture presented by AI Jackie:

https://youtu.be/2KblZuloYGg 

If you want the video version and the slides, you can find it here:

https://live.geniusu.com/aquaconnectconference/replay.php

Enjoy Season 8! 

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In this episode, we have the CEO of theaquaverse.io, Dolian Barkallah talked to us about the NFTs that clean the seas :)  Enjoy!  If you want to watch the full video presentation, check it out Day 2 of the Aqua Connect Conference below:

https://live.geniusu.com/aquaconnectconference/replay.php

Let us know your biggest takeaway from this episode :) 

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Deal Flow Manager, Miguel Knudsen, talked to us about why "The Future of Investing in Aquaculture is Sustainable" 

You can access his presentation by being a member of our community on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13947667/

Enjoy! Let us know your biggest takeaway :) 

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Hear from our return guest, Matt Craze talk about 
💡how  aquaculture successfully solved food insecurity issues in Egypt and Bangladesh? 🤔

This week’s guest in the Business in Aquaculture podcast, Matt Craze shares how both countries built significant tilapia industries to address this challenge. It's such a big deal, and he feels lucky and blessed to be in this space. 🍀

🚀 Ready to dive into the world of aquaculture innovation and be part of the change? Listen now to the Business in Aquaculture podcast! Click the link in my bio🌊

#AquaConnectConference #Aquaculture #FoodSecurity #StayInformed

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In this episode, we're sharing insights on how to deal with the questions of:

How to improve seed quality, What is strategy to have feed quality, Ways to increase survival rate, How to be environmentally friendly and prevent disease

Most importantly dealing with it from an innovation perspective vs a "logical" maybe even scientific way.
Access to Philippe's presentation slides can be found by joining our LinkedIn community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13947667/

If you want to watch the whole session, it's on Day 2 on this site: https://live.geniusu.com/aquaconnectconference/replay.php

Enjoy!

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