Aquademia: The Seafood Podcast

Justin Grant, Maddie Cassidy
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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.

  1. 2H AGO

    Career 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 podcast@globalseafood.org! 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.

    49 min

  2. FEB 19

    Training The Next Generation of Aquaculture Professionals with Azure Cygler

    Episode Links: Rhode Island Sea Grant Aquaculture Training Course Azure Cygler – Rhode Island Sea Grant Staff Profile Azure Cygler – Coastal Resources Center Profile Roger Williams University: Shellfish and Aquaculture Program NOAA Sea Grant Network Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us podcast@globalseafood.org! 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.

    45 min

  3. FEB 2

    How to Eat More Seafood This Year (Without Overthinking It)

    Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us podcast@globalseafood.org! 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.

    17 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    The Nature Conservancy: Volunteer-Powered Oyster Restoration with Kelsey Meyer-Rust

    The Nature Conservancy Website Follow The Nature Conservancy on Social: Facebook I X I Threads I LinkedIn Check out the GSA website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us podcast@globalseafood.org! 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.

    43 min

  5. 11/27/2025

    Survey Says: The 2025 Seafood Trends Listeners Care About Most

    Referenced Episodes: 1) Whole Fish, Whole Future in the Great Lakes with David Naftzger 2) Conservation Through Utilization with Dallas Abel of the Kai Ika Project 3) Regenerative Aquaculture: How Pine Island Redfish is Restoring Coastlines, One Fish at a Time   Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us podcast@globalseafood.org! 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.

    29 min

  6. 10/23/2025

    Reviving 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/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us podcast@globalseafood.org! 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.

    32 min

  7. 09/18/2025

    Seafood Sourcing at Whole Foods Market: Wes Rose on Raising the Bar

    Whole Foods Market Website Whole Foods Market: New Seafood Code of Conduct Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us podcast@globalseafood.org! 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.

    31 min

  8. 08/14/2025

    Inside the 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit in Cartagena, Colombia

    Responsible Seafood Summit - REGISTER NOW  Responsible Seafood Summit - AGENDA Email the Summit team - summit@globalseafood.org * 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/podcast Follow us on social media! Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Share your sustainability tips with us podcast@globalseafood.org! 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.

    25 min
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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.

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