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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the aquaculture industry? Then learn how to improve aquaculture production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global aquaculture industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time. It's never been this good, and it's never been this simple.

  1. 12h ago

    Macronutrients Shape Tilapia Gut Health | Ep. 85

    In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore how dietary macronutrients influence tilapia gut microbiota, intestinal health, and feed efficiency. Discover how alternative proteins, oxidized lipids, and carbohydrates affect beneficial microorganisms, disease resistance, and antibiotic interactions. Learn why precision feed formulation must consider intestinal health alongside growth performance to support sustainable tilapia production. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2024 article titled "Advances in the Effects of Dietary Macronutrients on the Gut Microbiota of Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)" by Weihao Ou, Zihe Guo, Ying Pan, Kai Huang, Yanqun Ma, and Zhibiao Qin Click here to read the full research article! “Strong growth performance and efficient feed conversion can conceal intestinal microbial imbalances, making gut health assessment essential for sustainable tilapia production.” Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:37) Introduction(02:28) Alternative protein sources(03:15) Lipid oxidation risks(04:06) Microencapsulated oil benefits(04:36) Carbohydrate effects(05:15) Antibiotic diet interactions(06:31) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - Zentrix Insights - ZentrixOS - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

    Macronutrients Shape Tilapia Gut Health | Ep. 85
  2. Oct 26

    Adaptive Tolerance in Salmon Health Management | Ep. 84

    In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show's Chile Special Series, which explores aquaculture research and innovation from Chile, we examine health management strategies for salmon production, including medicated feed delivery, feeding behavior during health challenges, adaptive tolerance, bacterial metabolic responses, vaccination, and genetic resistance. Learn how these insights can help strengthen preventative approaches and support consistent salmon production performance. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2026 article titled "Antibiotic use in Chilean salmon aquaculture: antimicrobial resistance, sustainability, and One Health implications" by Karla Camacho-Méndez, Lina J. Cortés, Juan Parás-Silva, Sebastián Higuera-Llantén, Richard Covarrubia-López, Diego Lira-Velásquez, Felipe Vásquez-Ponce, Manuel Alcalde-Rico, Fernando O. Mardones, and Jorge Olivares-Pacheco Click here to read the full research article! "The very animals harboring the highest load of these microorganisms miss the intervention completely." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:55) Introduction(02:50) Feed delivery(03:15) Feeding behavior(04:16) Adaptive tolerance(05:33) Metabolic responses(06:13) Preventative strategies(07:10) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - Zentrix Insights - ZentrixOS - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

    Adaptive Tolerance in Salmon Health Management | Ep. 84
  3. Oct 19

    Biological Nutrient Sinks for Salmon Farms | Ep. 83

    In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show's Chile Special Series, we examine nutrient management in intensive finfish production under changing coastal conditions. We explore how reduced flushing can increase nitrogen accumulation and why integrating macroalgae and bivalves may strengthen carrying capacity management. By combining biological extraction with dynamic production models, farms can improve long-term stability in restricted coastal environments. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2024 article titled "Aquaculture and Its Impacts on the Conservation of Chilean Patagonia" by Alejandro H. Buschmann, Edwin J. Niklitschek, and Sandra V. Pereda Click here to read the full research article! “High-density finfish production can exceed local carrying capacity when restricted coastal circulation allows dissolved nitrogen and organic matter to accumulate around farms.” Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:47) Introduction(02:33) Nutrient accumulation in semi-closed fjords(03:21) Stratification slows water exchange(04:05) Macroalgae and bivalves as nutrient sinks(04:30) The commercial scaling challenge(05:26) Dynamic carrying capacity models(06:16) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

    Biological Nutrient Sinks for Salmon Farms | Ep. 83
  4. Oct 12

    Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons: Fishmeal and Fish Oil Prices and Alternative Ingredients | Ep. 82

    In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons, from the University of Arizona, explains why rising fishmeal and fish oil costs are accelerating interest in alternative aquafeed ingredients. He discusses algae oils, insect meals, single-cell proteins, animal byproducts, scaling challenges, and commercial adoption while highlighting their importance for sustainable aquaculture nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms! "We see that using these alternative ingredients to replace fishmeal and fish oil is maybe the first big, important step in sustainability." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(02:12) Introduction(04:55) Forage fish pressure(06:41) Alternative feed ingredients(11:42) Commercial feed adoption(15:25) Scaling feed alternatives(16:29) Industry investment(17:15) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

    Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons: Fishmeal and Fish Oil Prices and Alternative Ingredients | Ep. 82
  5. Oct 5

    The Hidden Cost of Low-Saturated-Fat Salmon Feeds | Ep. 81

    In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we examine how saturated fats and cholesterol influence Atlantic salmon growth, feed efficiency, fillet structure, and pigmentation. As alternative oils become more common, formulations may overlook nutrients essential for metabolic efficiency and product quality. Understanding these interactions can help nutritionists balance scalable ingredients with reliable production outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Saturated fat and cholesterol in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) feeds are important for fish performance, fillet quality and colour" by Nini H. Sissener, Grethe Rosenlund, Thomas Larsson, Øystein Sæle, Bente Ruyter, Antony Jesu Prabhu Philip, and Ingunn Stubhaug Click here to read the full research article! "Alternative oils support aquaculture scalability, but declining dietary saturated fat can create hidden metabolic costs that reduce Atlantic salmon growth efficiency." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:48) Hidden metabolic bottlenecks(02:13) Alternative oils and feed formulation(03:40) Growth and feed conversion effects(04:16) Fillet structure and liquid loss(05:05) The role of cholesterol(05:51) Pigment retention(06:45) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

    The Hidden Cost of Low-Saturated-Fat Salmon Feeds | Ep. 81
  6. Sep 28

    Salmon Gut Microorganisms and Biotechnological Potential | Ep. 80

    In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore how native Atlantic salmon gut microorganisms could improve plant-based feed digestibility. We examine carbohydrate breakdown, raffinose utilization, nutrient synthesis, antimicrobial functions, and safety considerations. By using host-derived microorganisms or their enzymes, aquaculture producers could improve nutrient assimilation and expand feed ingredient options. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2026 article titled "Genotypic characterization of gut isolates from Atlantic salmon fry reveals beneficial microbes with biotechnological potential" by Dave Rojas Calderón, Ronja Marlonsdotter Sandholm, Thea Samskott, Mia Tiller Mjøs, Eirik Degré Lorentsen, Åsmund Kjendseth Røhr, Ingrid Bakke, and Sabina Leanti La Rosa Click here to read the full research article! "Native Atlantic salmon gut microorganisms can transform complex carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and polyphenols while producing nutrients that support more efficient digestive function." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:50) Introduction(04:39) Gut microorganisms(04:19) Raffinose breakdown(06:13) Feed supplementation(06:34) Digestibility strategies(06:51) Future applications(07:24) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - Elevate - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

    Salmon Gut Microorganisms and Biotechnological Potential | Ep. 80
  7. Sep 21

    High Altitude Trout Production Challenges | Ep. 79

    In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we launch a special series exploring aquaculture research and innovation from Chile, sharing practical insights from one of the world’s leading seafood-producing nations. To open the series, we examine rainbow trout production in a recirculating aquaculture system at 3,000 meters in northern Chile. We explore how low dissolved oxygen, limited alkalinity, acidic conditions, and arsenic affect water quality and fish performance. Despite these constraints, strong survival demonstrates how targeted water management can support production in extreme environments. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Evaluation of Water Quality in the Production of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) in the Precordilleran Region of Northern Chile" by Renzo Pepe-Victoriano, Piera Pepe-Vargas, Anahí Pérez-Aravena, Héctor Aravena-Ambrosetti, Jordan I. Huanacuni, Felipe Méndez-Abarca, Germán Olivares-Cantillano, Olger Acosta-Angulo, and Luis Espinoza-Ramos Click here to read the full research article! "With proactive alkalinity buffering and specialized heavy metal filtration, hyperarid high-altitude regions can become highly productive zones." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(02:03) Introduction(02:49) Altitude oxygen constraints(03:23) Low alkalinity(04:08) Nitrification stress(04:42) Production performance(05:17) Water treatment(05:36) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - Elevate - The Owner's Box 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

    High Altitude Trout Production Challenges | Ep. 79
  8. Sep 14

    Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Nile Tilapia Production | Ep. 78

    In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we examine black soldier fly larvae as a sustainable protein source for Nile tilapia production. We explore lipid and mineral challenges, precision feed formulation, and how pond ecology can support nutritional performance. By matching alternative ingredients to production environments, commercial aquaculture could reduce dependence on marine fishmeal while maintaining predictable outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Unraveling the Potential of Black Soldier Fly Larvae as a Sustainable Protein Source for Nile Tilapia Production in Diverse Aquaculture Systems" by Jonathan Munguti, Mavindu Muthoka, Jimmy B. Mboya, Domitila Kyule, Menaga Meenakshisundaram, and Chrysantus M. Tanga Click here to read the full research article! "It seems the success of this alternative protein relies heavily on marrying precision feed formulation with the exact commercial environment.” Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:35) Introduction(02:27) Insect meal composition(03:20) Lipid management(03:54) Environmental effects(05:19) Feed standardization(05:46) Designer insect meals(07:48) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - Elevate - The Owner's Box - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

    Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Nile Tilapia Production | Ep. 78

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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the aquaculture industry? Then learn how to improve aquaculture production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global aquaculture industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time. It's never been this good, and it's never been this simple.

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