Did you know that seafood is chock-full of nutrients that are critical to brain, heart, and overall health? While seafood is one of the most researched food sources in terms of nutritional benefits, much of this information wasn't communicated to consumers—until Seafood Nutrition Partnership came along. In the latest episode of The Conch podcast, we learn how one woman has made it her mission to make sure Americans eat seafood twice a week to support their health, the health of the seafood industry, and the health of fishers and coastal communities around the world.

Julie welcomes Linda Cornish, President of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership, a non-profit organization inspiring a healthier America through a balanced diet that includes seafood.

Episode Transcript

Episode Guide

• :00 Intro
• 01:54 Linda took a "gamble" and ended up in the seafood sector, launching the Seafood Nutrition Partnership, an organization that focuses on the nutritional benefits of seafood.
• 6:43 Seafood is one of the most studied nutrients by scientists, but you would never know it.
• 9:41 Do you know your omega-3 index (the measure of DHA and EPA levels in your blood)? It's easier to find out than you think.
• 12:22 The challenge of connecting science to consumers, when they really only want to know what's for dinner.
• 14:42 Fish sticks: yea or nay? The final word.
• 16:22 Got seafood? Developing a National Seafood Council and nationwide marketing campaign.
• 30:35 Linda shares tips to provide more opportunities for women and diverse people in the seafood industry.
• 35:50 Seafood industry take note: gender equality and empowering women is good for the bottom line.
• 43:49 Uplifting and amplifying the efforts of some of the Conch Podcast's former guests!

• Resources:

1. Learn more about Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) on Instagram @seafood4health and on their website https://www.seafoodnutrition.org/.
2. Visit https://www.seafoodcampaign.org/ to join SNP's effort to fund a national seafood campaign and to learn more about the national seafood council.
3. Make sure to recommend this episode to anyone you think might care about the future of our ocean and women working in the sector.

The Conch Podcast series is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE) and made possible by generous funding from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado & team at Seaworthy. Original music provided by Satan's Pilgrims.