The Conch Podcast features interviews

with the most inspiring people in the world of seafood.

Join Julie Kuchepatov,

founder of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE),

as she interviews people striving

to succeed in the sector, as well as those already making an impact,

and the challenges they face -

all while working to improve

the environmental and social responsibility

of the planet’s most incredible food source - seafood!


 
 

What made season four sizzle? Here’s the recap!

  • SAGE’s very own Cameron and Becca were in the spotlight! 

  • Aquatic animal welfare was an important conversation, especially “Where do we draw the line at sentience?”

  • We met powerhouse women (including Tia Clark, Libby Davis, and Anoushka Conception!) working with all types of seafood, from crabs to oysters to seaweed.

  • Guest Katrina Nakamura examined eco-labeling in global tuna and shrimp supply chains.

  • Oh, and one final takeaway? EAT SEAFOOD!

Episode Transcript

Episode Guide

  • 00:04 Julie and Cameron from SAGE and Crystal from Seaworthy continue the recap of five seasons of The Conch podcast! Here’s your season four recap

  • 03:16 SAGE’s own Cameron and Becca are in the hot seat this season!

  • 03:41 In this season, we touch on aquatic animal welfare - not a totally new topic in seafood

  • 07:09  Where do we draw the line at sentience?

  • 07:27 In season four, we heard from amazing women in seafood, like Tia Clark, Libby Davis, and Anoushka Conception, who introduced seaweed farming to our podcast

  • 12:27 With the release of two papers, guest Katrina Nakamura offers a critical look at the Marine Stewardship Council’s eco-labeling of tuna and shrimp farming in India 

  • 20:19 Final message: EAT SEAFOOD! 

Resources: 

  1. Check out In Hot Water, a Climate and Seafood podcast to hear more from Julie, Cameron, and Crystal as we hit the road to explore key seafood producing regions across the U.S. and hear from people working at the intersections of fisheries, aquaculture, seafood, and conservation while grappling with the effects of the global climate crisis.

  2. Recommend this episode to one person who is curious about seafood and the ocean.

The Conch podcast is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE).

Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado for Seaworthy.

Theme music: “Dilation” by Satan's Pilgrims

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