Show overview
Aquademia: The Seafood Podcast has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 268 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 24 min and 48 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 4 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 62 episodes published. Published by The Global Seafood Alliance.
From the publisher
Hosted by Global Seafood Alliance’s Justin Grant and Maddie Cassidy, Aquademia is your go-to podcast for a fresh take on all things seafood. The podcast aims to educate consumers and industry professionals on how seafood is connected with the issues facing our planet, what consumers can do to help, and arm them with the knowledge to make better seafood choices! Each episode will feature interviews from professionals of many disciplines to demonstrate how deeply seafood is connected with our world. From seafood industry professionals to environmental scientists to chefs, all voices will be included.
Latest Episodes
View all 268 episodesFrom Kelp to Classroom: Building a Student-Led Aquaculture Business
Ep 266Career Pathway: Building a Global Career in Aquaculture with Jorge Torres of Veramaris
On this episode of the Aquademia Podcast, Justin and Maddie sit down with Jorge Torres, Business Development Director for the Americas at Veramaris. Jorge shares the story of his career pathway—from growing up in Chile and discovering aquaculture as a young student, to studying aquaculture engineering, gaining international experience, and ultimately working in leadership roles across the global seafood industry. Along the way, he discusses the importance of hands-on experience, learning new skills like English to work in an international industry, navigating career challenges, and building relationships across the aquaculture value chain. This episode offers valuable insight for anyone interested in aquaculture careers, workforce development, and the evolving global seafood industry. Episode Links: Veramaris Website Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]! If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 265Training The Next Generation of Aquaculture Professionals with Azure Cygler
Episode Links:Rhode Island Sea Grant Aquaculture Training CourseAzure Cygler – Rhode Island Sea Grant Staff ProfileAzure Cygler – Coastal Resources Center ProfileRoger Williams University: Shellfish and Aquaculture ProgramNOAA Sea Grant NetworkCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 264How to Eat More Seafood This Year (Without Overthinking It)
Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.org/membership/Thank you to our episode sponsor: F3 (Future of Fish Feed)Curious how your company can compete for $200,000 in cash prizes in the F3 Fish Farm Challenge? Visit the F3 – Future of Fish Feed contest website to review the rules and learn how to participate—whether as an individual company or as part of a team.Learn more at f3challenge.org and take the first step toward feed innovation—and your share of $200,000 in prizes. 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.
Ep 263The Nature Conservancy: Volunteer-Powered Oyster Restoration with Kelsey Meyer-Rust
The Nature Conservancy WebsiteFollow The Nature Conservancy on Social:Facebook I X I Threads I LinkedInCheck out the GSA website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 262Survey Says: The 2025 Seafood Trends Listeners Care About Most
Referenced Episodes:1) Whole Fish, Whole Future in the Great Lakes with David Naftzger2) Conservation Through Utilization with Dallas Abel of the Kai Ika Project3) Regenerative Aquaculture: How Pine Island Redfish is Restoring Coastlines, One Fish at a Time Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 261Reviving Oceans and Fisheries with Amanda Leland of the Environmental Defense Fund
Order SEA CHANGE:Torrey House Press (use code BUDDY to save 20%)On AmazonEvironmental Defense fund: WebsiteLinkedInXInstagramFacebookCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 260Seafood Sourcing at Whole Foods Market: Wes Rose on Raising the Bar
Whole Foods Market WebsiteWhole Foods Market: New Seafood Code of ConductCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 259Inside the 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit in Cartagena, Colombia
Responsible Seafood Summit - REGISTER NOW Responsible Seafood Summit - AGENDAEmail the Summit team - [email protected]* Episode Clarification: Oceanariums are not always located directly in the ocean. While many oceanariums are situated near the coast and utilize natural seawater, some are located inland and rely on transported seawater or artificial seawater systems. Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 258Tilapia, Tech, and Transformation: Elevating Fish Welfare in Africa
Contact Ethical Seafood ResearchEthical Seafood Research WebsiteTilapia Welfare App and Online CoursesCheck out ESR's new Activity Book for childrenNewly Released Educational module: Intro to Fish WelfareCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 257GSA’s Integrity Work, Unpacked!
Episode Resources & Links:📥 Auditor Training Program Info & Applications📊 Webinar: Responsible Recruitment: Ending Worker Paid Recruitment Fees📄 SPS 6.0 Standard Information🎥 SPS 6.0 Informational Webinar Replay📚 Program Integrity LibraryInterested in becoming an approved auditor, participating in human rights work, or piloting SPS 6.0? Reach out directly to:📧 [email protected] (auditor inquiries)📧 [email protected] (human rights pilot participation)📧 [email protected] (SPS 6.0 questions) Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 256Career Pathways: How Curiosity, Baseball, and a Broken Shoulder Shaped a CEO
Get in touch with MarinTrust: https://www.marin-trust.comCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 255Regenerative Aquaculture: How Pine Island Redfish is Restoring Coastlines, One Fish at a Time
Check out the Pine Island Redfish WebsiteCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 254Balancing the Scales: The Business Case for Living Wages in Seafood
IDH Living Wage Road Map WebsiteIDH LIving Wage ToolsCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 253Species Spotlight: Pollock – A Deep Dive with Craig Morris, CEO of GAPP
GAPP Website | GAPP LinkedIn | GAPP InstagramContact Craig Morris: [email protected] Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 252Country Spotlight: Colombia’s Seafood Evolution -Responsible Practices, Small Producers and Global Markets
Jeff Peterson's Career Pathway Episode Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 251Reeling It In: Lessons and Wins from the Year Behind Us
Past Year in Review Episodes2019: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/aquademias-year-in-review-20192020: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/20eoy2021: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/21eoy2022: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/aquademias-year-in-review-20222023: https://the-aquademia-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/aquademias-year-in-review-2023 Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 250Fish-Friendly Frequencies: The Award-Winning Innovation by GenusWave
Links:Connect with Thomas Götz: Email: [email protected] Gate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas-Goetz-7)Connect with Kylie DaCunha:Email: [email protected])LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-dacunha/Connect with GenusWave:Website: https://genuswave.com/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genuswave/ Connect with Aquademia:Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 249Award Winning Solutions: Teresa Garzon of Tiny Fish
Links:Tiny Fish WebsiteConnect with Teresa Garzon - LinkedInCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.
Ep 248Whole Fish, Whole Future in the Great Lakes with David Naftzger
Links:Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers WebsiteIceland Ocean Cluster WebsiteCheck out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcastFollow us on social media!Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | InstagramShare your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.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.