Regenerative Aquaculture

New report reveals that 100% of tested water bodies in Southcentral Alaska contain microplastics, challenging the perception of pristine Alaskan waters. Discover the hidden threats of microplastic pollution on wildlife and human health, and learn how Seatopia is leading the charge with sustainable, clean seafood practices.

Introduction The Mediterranean diet is renowned for its heart-healthy benefits and delicious flavors. At the heart of this diet is Branzino, a fish that not only offers incredible taste but also provides numerous health benefits. Incorporating Branzino into your diet...

Tune in tonight on PBS to see the latest episode of Hope in the Water which features the incredible work of our friends at The Cultured Abalone Farm in Santa Barbara, CA who are growing Purple Sea Urchins & Abalone!...

Key Issues with the Sustainability of Wild Alaskan Salmon:

1. Interception of Migratory Salmon: Alaskan fisheries have been found to intercept salmon that are critical to ecosystems and indigenous communities in British Columbia. This practice not only disrupts the natural salmon lifecycle but also significantly affects the food chain and cultural practices of native communities.
2. Legal Challenges and Environmental Concerns: U.S. District Judge Richard Jones' decision to vacate permits for a southeast Alaska fishery highlights the growing legal scrutiny over the industry's practices. Additionally, lawsuits by Alaskan tribal groups against federal regulators for mismanaging pollock and cod fisheries underline the environmental and social crises unfolding in the region.
3. Impact on Marine Life: The decline in salmon populations has dire consequences for marine ecosystems, including the starvation of the southern resident killer whale population.

Join Seatopia at AltaSea in San Pedro, CA to Explore Seaforestation Solutions.    Saturday June 29th 10am-12:30pm Seatopia's co-founder James Arthur Smith lead a discussion around regenerative aquaculture and how you can help help support building a net positive seafood...

It Feels Like A Contradiction...    "Save the ocean & eat more seafood?"   Hope in the Water, a new docuseries on PBS, features Shailene Woodley, Baratunde Thurston, Martha Stewart, and José Andrés. Each episode highlights innovative solutions for our...

Thanks to our friends at Global Seafood Alliance for having us on the Aquademia Podcast. Listen into hosts Justin Grant and Maddie Cassidy talk to Seatopia's founder James Arthur Smith on the Aquademia Podcast. They discuss how Seatopia is building a...

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) has long been a symbol of the plastic pollution crisis, but recent studies have shed light on a specific culprit: the industrial fishing industry. Research published in Scientific Reports reveals that 75% to 86%...