Leveraging Data, AI, and Potential in Aquaculture | With Tony Chen

Leveraging Data, AI, and Potential in Aquaculture | With Tony Chen

In this episode, we explore how aquaculture can better leverage data, AI, and emerging technologies to improve decision-making across the sector. From farm management and production efficiency to traceability and sustainability, we discuss how smarter data systems could reshape the future of seafood production. Joined by Tony Chen from Mandolin, we unpack both the opportunities and the challenges of building a more connected and data-driven aquaculture industry.

Salmon Farming Innovation: Hype vs Reality

In this episode, Eva van Heukelom speak with Matt Craze from Spheric Research about the growing role of AI and innovation in the salmon aquaculture industry. From optimising feed and monitoring fish health to improving transparency and operational decision-making, AI-driven tools are rapidly reshaping how salmon is farmed. We explore where these technologies are delivering real value, where the limitations still lie, and what this means for a responsible and resilient seafood sector. Question for Matt or Eva? Email eva@naturaljustice.nl.

Predicting Aquaculture in a Changing Climate

Part II of Eva's conversation with Actea's Jordan Miller and Trond Kristiansen dives into one of the most pressing questions for the future of aquaculture: how climate change is already reshaping farming conditions, and what that means for long-term investment decisions.Aquaculture depends entirely on environmental stability, yet ocean and freshwater systems are changing rapidly. Rising water temperatures are already pushing many species beyond their optimal growth ranges, increasing stress, slowing growth, and making fish more vulnerable to disease and parasites. At the same time, ocean acidification is weakening shellfish development, while warming waters and nutrient shifts are driving harmful algal blooms and oxygen depletion. But this episode looks ahead. Climate projections show that suitable farming zones are shifting. What may be a viable aquaculture site today could become economically unviable within decades due to temperature changes, salinity shifts, or extreme weather events. Sea level rise, stronger storms, and changing rainfall patterns further threaten infrastructure and water quality, especially in coastal and delta regions. We discuss how better data, climate modelling, and site selection can help avoid stranded investments, and why understanding both current and future environmental conditions is no longer optional - it is central to responsible aquaculture development.This episode is essential listening for investors, policymakers, and seafood professionals navigating the intersection of aquaculture, climate risk, and long-term sustainability.#sustainability #ai #climatechange #climate #climatemodeling #aquaculture #oceans #oceanintelligence #farming

Predicting Fisheries in a Changing Climate

In this episode of the Ocean Intelligence series, we speak with Trond (Norway) and Jordan (US) from Actea about how predictive modeling, data, and AI are transforming fisheries management in the face of climate change. Instead of reacting to shifting fish stocks, extreme weather, and environmental uncertainty, Actea’s technology helps fisheries anticipate changes and make more proactive, informed decisions. We explore how data-driven insights can improve resilience, support sustainable fishing practices, and bridge the gap between science, policy, and industry. This conversation highlights the growing role of ocean intelligence and digital tools in shaping the future of fisheries. Part I focuses on fisheries. Part II will cover applications in aquaculture. Topics: climate change, fisheries, predictive modeling, AI, ocean data, sustainability, fisheries management, ocean intelligence, climate adaptation, technology in fisheries

Technology in Fisheries - A Fisher's Perspective

What does “more technology” actually mean for fishers? In this Ocean Intelligence reflection episode, Eva sits down with fisherman Joe Letourneau to unpack the realities behind increasing tech use in fisheries. From upfront costs to unclear returns, they discuss whether digital tools are delivering value in practice. The conversation also dives into a key challenge: how fisheries data sharing is communicated, and why current approaches often miss the mark with those on the frontlines. A practical, honest discussion on technology, incentives, and bridging the gap between policy and practice.