Navigating Aquaculture Certifications: Balancing Sustainability and Market Demands with Anton Immink & Dr. Francis Murray

13/10/2024 43 min Temporada 10 Episodio 11
Navigating Aquaculture Certifications: Balancing Sustainability and Market Demands with Anton Immink & Dr. Francis Murray

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In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we are thrilled to welcome back Anton Immink from ThinkAqua.org, joined by Dr. Francis Murray, a renowned research fellow from the Sustainable Aquaculture Group at the University of Stirling. With over 20 years of experience spanning multinational corporations and international research organizations like the WorldFish Center and Care International, Dr. Murray brings deep insights into aquatic food security and sustainability.Together, Anton and Dr. Murray delve into the complexities of aquaculture certification programs. They tackle tough questions on the true impact of certifications, how consumers can distinguish between meaningful standards and marketing tactics, and the barriers small-scale producers face in achieving certification. They also explore how certifications are evolving in response to challenges like climate change and labor rights, sharing real-world examples of how these programs are driving measurable improvements in sustainability.Whether you're in the aquaculture industry or simply passionate about sustainable food systems, this episode offers a compelling look at the intersection of certification, ethics, and environmental stewardship.Support the show

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