South Korea’s olive flounder farming sector may have failed to reach the dizzy heights predicted by industry experts 10 years ago, but there are signs that it could yet deliver on its previous promise.
by Prof C Greg Lutz
Aquaculture extension specialist,
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Thea Thomas and her partner Cale Hershcleb have blazed a trail for seaweed farming in Prince William Sound, having been operational for four seasons as the Royal Ocean Kelp Co.
From co-designing with farmers, to battle-testing at sea, to building for the next frontier, Seapa says it is trying to redefine what’s possible for oyster growers worldwide.
Ecocean’s technique of capturing, ranching and then releasing wild fish offers an alternative to traditional aquaculture – enhancing rather than exploiting marine ecosystems – but can it be made to pay?