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Gossip Gills Podcast
If you want to learn everything about the seafood farming industry, you’re in the right place. Tune in!
Latest episodes
Episode 5 – The Future of Seafood Farming
In this episode of the Gossip Gills podcast, hosts Lucas Santos and Erica Tardiff engage with guests Tony Chen and Kelly Haugen from Manolin to discuss the future of seafood farming.
Episode 4 – Behind the Lens with James Sibley: Changing the Narrative on Seafood Farming
In this episode of Gossip Gills, hosts Genevieve Hayward and Lucas Santos welcome James Sibley, aquaculture’s most popular social media influencer or ‘fishfluencer’ as he is often called. The conversation explores James’ journey from studying biology to becoming a leading voice in aquaculture education. He shares insights on the challenges and rewards of content creation, the importance of authenticity, and the need for more diverse voices in the aquaculture narrative.
Episode 3 – The Incredible Role of Algae in Seafood
In this episode of Gossip Gills, hosts Erica Tardiff and Harry Double chat with Victoria Parr from Veramaris and Kathy Liz from Blu Glacier to discuss the incredible and largely unknown role of algae oil in aquaculture – and all seafood. They explore the production process of algae oil, its role in fish feed, and the importance of ASC certification in ensuring sustainable practices.
The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities within the aquaculture industry, emphasising the need for innovative solutions to meet future food demands while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Episode 2 – Human Side of Seafood Farming
In this episode of Gossip Gills, hosts Lucas and Genevieve discuss human rights issues in the seafood industry with Claire Stevens from the ASC human rights team. They cover key concerns like child labor, forced labor, and the exploitation of migrant workers in aquaculture and seafood processing. The discussion also highlights the role of consumers in making informed choices and the importance of certification programmes like ASC in promoting ethical practices.
Episode 1 – Introducing ASC and the World of Fish Farming
In the first episode of Gossip Gills, hosts Genevieve and Lucas delve into the world of fish farming, discussing its significance in the seafood industry, its environmental and social impacts and the role of ASC. They also explore the misconceptions surrounding fish farming, the importance of responsible farming practices, and the economic implications for local communities.
Meet the hosts
Lucas
Lucas is the Improver Programme Assurance Manager. Growing up near the beaches of Brazil, Lucas is now based in The Hague, Netherlands. When he’s not diving into development projects, he’s scuba diving, riding waves, snapping pictures, or being loud in public spaces.
Erica
Erica’s role is Market Development Manager of North America. She brings both market and technical expertise to the show. Based in Colorado, USA, Erica loves to garden, camp and fly fish in her free time.
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