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The Business of AquacultureAuthor: Lourdes Gant
Welcome to the Business of Aquaculture podcast! This is the podcast for the sustainable business movement in the aquafarming and ocean ranching industries. This podcast aims to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs addressing the UN Global Goals aka Sustainable Development Goal - SDG14 - to conserve and sustainably use the oceans and the seas. Listen in to fellow business aquaculturists in their journey in this new model of food production of making their business sustainable and help the ocean's ecology while also making a profit all at the same time. Get inspired to learn how even small to medium businesses can make an impact to save the seas, leave a legacy, and have a better quality of life. One of our goals is you take away a nugget of wisdom that will help your business move from the Industrial Revolution to Business 5.0. Our vision is that of collaboration in the aquaculture industry. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Your Seaweed Advantage: Unlocking Ecosystem Services for a Resilient Blue Future
Friday, 21 November, 2025
For our Season 13 finale of The Business of Aquaculture, we’re diving into one of the ocean’s most promising allies in the sustainability movement: seaweed—and more importantly, the ecosystem services that make it a powerhouse for regenerative aquaculture.In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Koch, a scientific researcher at Sjokovin, whose work spans international research consortia and the cutting edge of seaweed cultivation. Sophie specializes in quantifying and valuing ecosystem services, conducting interdisciplinary carrying capacity assessments, and gathering both ecological and socio-economic data. From systematic literature reviews and proposal writing to peer-reviewed publications, she brings a rigorously scientific lens to the conversation—grounded in real-world aquaculture challenges.Together, we explore:How ecosystem services translate into tangible operational and environmental benefits for seaweed aquaculture businessesWhether there are downsides or trade-offs operators should be aware ofWhat it actually takes to measure these ecosystem services—and the complexities Sophie has faced in the fieldHow seaweed practitioners can adapt to shifting environmental and regulatory conditionsAnd the key mindset shift needed to build resilient, future-proof aquaculture modelsSeaweed isn’t just a crop—it’s a climate solution, a coastal ally, and a blueprint for regenerative blue economies. Join us for a finale that’s equal parts science, strategy, and seaweed-powered optimism.Support the show
