Regenerative Aquaculture

Discover how Hudson Valley Fisheries, nestled in Upstate New York, is redefining sustainable Steelhead with their innovative Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS). Learn why their Steelhead Trout stands out for its exceptional taste and nutritional value, all while supporting a healthier planet.

Mercury contamination in seafood is a significant concern, particularly for pregnant women and children. The FDA's reference dose for mercury helps protect these vulnerable groups by setting safe consumption limits. For example, a 150-pound pregnant woman should limit her intake of Big Eye Tuna to approximately 0.132 ounces per day due to its high mercury content. This blog post explains the calculations and offers guidance on choosing low-mercury seafood options to maintain a healthy and safe diet.

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.

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...