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From SeafoodSource, Deep Dive goes beyond the headlines of the seafood industry. Each week, we speak with industry experts to explore the sector's top stories, pressing challenges, and the innovative solutions shaping its future.

  1. JAN 6

    Why seafood suppliers are suing over Trump's tariffs: The IEEPA lawsuits explained

    Several seafood suppliers have now filed lawsuits against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over its tariff program. In this episode, we speak with SeafoodSource Executive Editor Chris Chase, who explains the reasoning behind these lawsuits, why they're emerging now, and what they mean for the seafood industry. Then, attorney Vinicius Adam of VAdam Law – who filed the complaint on behalf of Netuno USA – offers a legal perspective on where these cases could be headed. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

    27 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Exploring solutions to the fish meal shortage: Part 2

    In part two of our series on solutions to the looming fishmeal shortage, Kenny Belov, Co-Founder of TwoXSea, shares his journey from restaurateur to seafood supplier and his role in developing a custom vegan trout feed that's not only more sustainable compared to traditional fish meal but also attempts to optimize the trout's nutritional value. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

    20 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    Exploring solutions to the fish meal shortage: Part 1

    As the aquaculture industry has grown, so has the demand for fish feed – but supplies are running low. In episode one of our two part series on solutions to the looming fish meal shortage, we talk to Chair of the F3 Fish Feed Challenge Kevin Fitzsimmons to understand the history behind the fish meal shortage, how urgent the problem is, and the latest innovations in fish-free alternatives. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

    15 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    How worried should the seafood industry be about microplastics?

    Microplastics are in everything, including seafood. In this episode, we first speak with Tony Walker, an environmental studies professor and researcher at Dalhousie University, about his recent study detecting microplastics in lobster meat off the coast of Nova Scotia. Then we turn to Norbert Kaminski, director of Michigan State University's Institute for Integrative Toxicology and Center for Research on Ingredient Safety, to unpack the latest science on the health effects of microplastics and what the real risks are for consumers and the seafood industry.

    20 min

  5. 11/25/2025

    A realistic approach to implementing human rights due diligence at seafood companies

    Human rights due diligence has become a familiar term in the seafood industry, but how are seafood companies actually supposed to implement it? In this episode, we speak with Sustainability Strategist and SeafoodSource Contributing Editor Ned Daly to help us understand what human rights due diligence is, why it's important, and what makes it so difficult to actually enforce. Then, Oddisea SuperFrozen Vice President of CSR and ESG Renee Perry walks us through how Oddisea has gone about implementing human rights due diligence, the challenges it has encountered, and her advice to companies looking to follow suit. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

    30 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    NFI-NOAA's settled lawsuit over MMPA guidelines: What it means for foreign fisheries, US importers

    The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) and several seafood companies have settled their lawsuit over NOAA's recent Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) determinations. In this episode, SeafoodSource Executive Editor Chris Chase breaks down the settlement and its implications for the 240 foreign fisheries affected by the NOAA ruling. We then speak with Supreme Crab & Seafood CEO Troy Turkin to better understand how the import bans would have impacted U.S. crab importers and what stakeholders can do to support foreign fisheries ahead of NOAA's second review. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay,com. Find us on SeafoodSource.com. Email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

    28 min
  7. How seafood companies are leveraging influencer marketing

    07/23/2025

    How seafood companies are leveraging influencer marketing

    In today's episode, we speak to Craig Morris, CEO of the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers, as well as seafood influencer and InnaSea Media Chief Marketing Strategist Emily De Sousa, about the benefits of influencer marketing. SeafoodSource Content Specialist Avery St. Onge sat down with them to discuss their experiences with influencer marketing and advice for seafood companies looking to incorporate it into their marketing strategy. Find us on SeafoodSource.com, or e-mail us at Podcast@SeafoodSource.com. To share any guest suggestions or show ideas email astonge@divcom.com.

    27 min
  8. Rethinking land-based salmon farming with closed aquaculture systems

    07/02/2025

    Rethinking land-based salmon farming with closed aquaculture systems

    Today's guest is AKVA Business Director of Land Based Aquaculture Jacob Bregnballe, who we caught up with at Seafood Expo Global, where he hosted a conference session on land-based closed recirculation systems. SeafoodSource Content Specialist Avery St. Onge sat down with Jacob to learn more about closed systems technology and why he thinks it is the future of land-based salmon farming. Find us on SeafoodSource.com, or e-mail us at Podcast@SeafoodSource.com.

    24 min
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From SeafoodSource, Deep Dive goes beyond the headlines of the seafood industry. Each week, we speak with industry experts to explore the sector's top stories, pressing challenges, and the innovative solutions shaping its future.

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