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Deep Dives by ASC
A series of webinars focusing on how to drive change for important aquaculture topics, relevant to retailers, suppliers and importers.
Deep Dive 1: Improving Human Rights in Aquaculture
How can we drive real, lasting improvements for the people behind our farmed seafood? Deep Dive 1 takes you into the world of human rights in aquaculture, exploring how ASC and its certification programmes are advancing the rights of workers and local communities.
Clare Stevens, Human Rights Team Lead at ASC, spotlights current efforts to improve labour conditions, protect workers’ and communities’ rights, and strengthen social due diligence across ASC-certified supply chains.
Wednesday 4 February 2026, 10:00am CET
Deep Dive 2: Addressing Greenhouse Gases in Aquaculture
How can we address and reduce the climate impact of our farmed seafood? Deep Dive 2 investigates greenhouse gas emissions in aquaculture, with a particular focus on the critical role feed plays as one of the sector’s largest emission sources.
Robert Parker, Senior Project Coordinator GHG Emissions at ASC, breaks down what is being done to measure, manage and reduce GHG emissions – helping move ASC-certified supply chains towards lower-carbon aquaculture and setting the standard for the wider industry.
Wednesday 4 March 2026, 3:00pm CET
Deep Dive 3: Fostering Animal Welfare in Aquaculture
How can we uphold more responsible animal health and welfare practices? Deep Dive 3 explores the evolving landscape of animal welfare in aquaculture, highlighting the importance of a more holistic approach and how it helps strengthen farming practices.
Maria Filipa Castanheira, Standards Manager for Health and Welfare at ASC, unpacks what this means in practice, covering how key welfare requirements within the ASC Farm Standard are contributing to better product quality and what it means for the industry.
Wednesday 13 May 2026, 10:00am CET
Deep Dive 4: Conserving Biodiversity in Aquaculture
How can seafood farming operate in harmony with ecosystems that sustain it? Deep Dive 4 explores the critical role of biodiversity conservation in aquaculture, showcasing how responsible seafood farming enables key environmental protections.
Michiel Fransen, Director of Standards and Science at ASC, guides you through the importance of data sharing and how clear, risk-informed requirements within ASC certification programmes help conserve biodiversity both on the farm and beyond.
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 10:00am CET