Welcome to the Seafood Summer Series 2026 on the Bitesand Bytes Podcast, and we are kicking it off with a great one! Over 120 million tons of seafood are farmed every year. Mostpeople have no idea. And the technology making it happen: AI-powered feeding systems, underwater robots, satellite-connected ocean farms, is advancing faster than the policy and security frameworks trying to keep up with it. That disconnect is exactly why this conversation matters. James Sibley, known in the aquaculture world as the Fish Fluencer, is an aquaculture educator and content creator who has spent five years visiting fish farms across four continents to explain one of the most consequential and overlooked food systems on the planet. From salmon farms in Scotland and New Zealand to shellfish operations in Southeast Asia, James has seen firsthand how technology is transforming the way we farm the sea, and what happens when that technology outpaces the people managing it. This episode covers aquaculture technology, smart fishfarming, ocean farming innovation, seafood supply chain transparency, and food security. If you eat seafood, work in food and agriculture, or care about where your food comes from, this one is for you. ---------------Guest: James Sibley"Fish Fluencer" | Aquaculture Creator & Founder 🌐 james-sibley.com💼 linkedin.com/in/jameslsibley📸 Instagram: @sibleyaqua▶️ TikTok: @sibleyaqua --------------- Episode Key Highlights 00:03:15 Meet James Sibley: The Fish Fluencer 00:07:26 James’s Origin Story: From Fishmonger to Content Creator 00:14:12 Inside the Farm: AI, 4K Cameras, and Live Monitoring 00:18:19 Cleaner Fish: Nature's Answer to Sea Lice 00:24:33 Climate Change: The Ocean Feels It First 00:36:09 Aquaculture and Global Food Security 00:38:39 IoT, Drones, and Tech on the Water 00:41:39 Underwater Robots and ROVs 00:47:00 Cybersecurity on the Water 00:53:04 The Supply Chain Reality: 3 Years vs. 48 Hours --------------- 📘 Info on Kristin’s upcoming book “Securing What Feeds Us: Cybersecurity in Food and Agriculture.” Publish Date: September 29, 2026, published by Wiley Learn More here: https://securingwhatfeedsus.com/Newsletter: https://kristin-king.kit.com/newsletter --------------- 🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak Invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop. Visit the website and submit a request. --------------- 🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info: Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website. Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesomeBites and Bytes gear! Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry. Socials: TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; BlueSky --------------- 🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT AnzenSage is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in cyber-physical risk management for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries. AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipaterisks and build resilience. Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com. AnzenOThelps organizations understand and prioritize operationalrisk faster, without slow or static assessments. Compliance supported, including NIST, ISA/IEC 62443-2-1, NIS2 Directive, CMMC, and many other industry-specific frameworks. Subscription access is available, including a student option. Learn more at anzenot.com.
