regenerative aquaculture

Sustainability and Restoration

Meghan Biodiversity, Environment, Water, YouTube Channel July 16, 2020August 21, 2021aquaculture, Billion Oyster Project, marine conservation, marine ecosystems, New York Harbor, oyster beds, regenerative aquaculture

Hey, swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive! In our recent video on Sustainable Seafood, we talked about aquaculture projects having the potential to rebuild marine ecosystems and promote biodiversity. One such project taking place in New York Harbor is Billion Oyster Project, whose ambitious goal is to restore one billion live oysters to New York Harbor by 2035. We recently spoke with Danielle Bissett, the Assistant Director of Restoration at Billion Oyster, to learn more.

Sustainable Seafood

Meghan Food, YouTube Channel May 28, 2020August 21, 2021aquaculture, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, ASC, Billion Oyster Project, bottom trawler fishing, bycatch, eutrophication, Fish, fishing, marine conservation, Marine Stewardship Council, monterary bay aquarium, MSC, Oceans, overfishing, regenerative aquaculture, SDGs, seafood waste, seafood watch, Seamores, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, sustainable seafood, United Nations

Global seafood consumption has more than doubled in the last 50 years, with demand reaching a staggering 143 million metric tonnes. And with an anticipated 10 billion people expected to inhabit the planet by 2050, the demand for animal protein will increase by 52 percent, making sustainable and healthy approaches to feeding the world more critical than ever before.

So today, we’re going to talk more about one of the most nutritious and sustainable proteins available on the planet — if sourced responsibly.