Salty talks: Conversations on Sustainable Aquaculture in Maine
Episodes
Before the Outbreak: The Case for Vaccines in Aquaculture
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vaccines are a familiar part of human health. But in aquaculture, they play a quieter, often misunderstood role. In this episode of Salty Talks, we ex...
Fear Sells. So What Does Science Sell?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do scientists communicate complex ideas in a world shaped by social media, misinformation, and short attention spans? In this episode, Salty Talks...
From Aquaculture to Veterinary School: Daniel Delap’s Path to Animal Health
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Salty Talks, Daniel Delap shares how his research at the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute, developing fish va...
Technology, Climate, and the Evolution of Aquaculture in Maine
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a thriving aquaculture industry along one of the most rugged coastlines in the country? In this episode of Salty Talks, we ...
Learning the Ropes: Inside Maine's First Aquaculture Boot Camp
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we head to the Darling Marine Center on the coast of Maine to experience the first-ever Aquaculture Boot Camp—an intensive training...
The Making of an Industry: How Aquaculture Took Root in Maine
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aquaculture has become a cornerstone of Maine’s working waterfront, but it wasn’t always that way. In this episode, we dive into the origins of Ma...
Aqueous 2024: Applied aquaculture through indigenous knowledge and western science
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the unique experiences of the ARI’s 2024 Aqueous fellows, who blend Indigenous knowledge systems with Western scienti...
Saddle Up, Bub! A San Antonio Special on ARI's Aquaculture Endeavors
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we take you to the World Aquaculture Society Conference, held in San Antonio. Listen to our panel session as we explore the c...
Salmon Survival: Transforming Aquaculture with Predictive Science
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Salty Talks delves into the world of Atlantic salmon aquaculture. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Heather Hamlin and her graduate s...
Hurricane Island Reflections: Women shaping marine science
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Salty Talks, we embark on a voyage to Hurricane Island, a hub of marine science and leadership located 12 miles off the coast of Ma...
Ecosystem Intruders: Addressing the blister worm threat in aquaculture
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the world of blister worms and their impact on aquaculture. Join us as we explore the life of these marine polychaetes ...
ARIs Experimental Farm: Growing knowledge in aquaculture
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of an experimental aquaculture farm at the Darling Marine Center and the ARI researchers dedicated to ad...
Building Bridges with Kingfish Maine: Creating community bonds in Jonesport through yellowtail aquaculture
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of aquaculture with a focus on 'Building Bridges'. Kingfish Maine has not only been at the forefront of s...
The Female Force: The voices of equity and leadership in aquaculture
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we venture into the world of aquaculture with two trailblazing women who are creating change in the industry. Join us as Amanda and T...
Mussels, Kelp, and Climate Resilience: One approach to tackling ocean acidification
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we venture into the heart of Maine's marine ecosystems to explore innovative approaches to mitigating ocean acidification (OA) throug...
From Sea to Table: Barton Seaver Explores Our Relationship with Seafood in Maine's Aquaculture Sector
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Salty Talks, we're joined by renowned seafood expert, Barton Seaver. From the rocky shores of Maine to our dining tables, Seaver na...
Making Waves: Maine’s Externship Exploration!
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Salty Talks, our dedicated communications intern, Jules, takes us on a deep dive into the Aquaculture Research Institutes (...
Framing Aquaculture: Uncovering the factors behind aquaculture perceptions
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the multifaceted aspects that influence how the public forms opinions about aquaculture. We explore how media plays a p...
Ingredients for Success: Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture through fish feed
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of fish feed and its crucial role in sustainable aquaculture. Tim Harder from Skretting joins us to shed ...
Lady Shuckers: The power of diversity and representation in aquaculture
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of aquaculture and the importance of representation within the industry. Libby, the owner of Lady ...
Growing the Workforce: Training the Next Wave of Aquaculture Professionals
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Salty Talks, Scarlett Tudor, from the Center of Cooperative Aquaculture Research in Franklin, ME dives into the critical topic of w...
Sea Urchin Spotlight: Exploring the science and art of culturing these spiny echinoderms
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an engaging conversation with Steve Eddy and Luz Kogson from the Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) in Franklin, ME as the...
Cultivating Connection: Ferda Farms on the Power of Community Engagement in Aquaculture
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Burtis, owner of Ferda Farms on the New Meadows River in Brunswick, ME. Chris shared his i...
A Match Made in Aquaponics: The Dynamic Duo of Fish and Vegetables at Canopy Farms
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Canopy Farms located in Brunswick, ME, is a great example highlighting the benefits of aquaponics. Aquaponics is a sustainable method of farming that ...
From Japan to Maine: The story of scallop culture in Maine
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The market in the US for scallops is huge! Dana Morse from Maine Sea Grant talks about the status of Scallop culture in Maine, emphasizing just how mu...
Fish need shots too! The importance of animal health and novel vaccine research in aquaculture
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atlantic Salmon and Maine’s renewable wood pulp industry may sound like an unlikely duo at first, but Deborah Bouchard and Sarah Turner from the Aqu...
Larval Nutrition: Feeding some of the smallest vertebrates on earth
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as Matt Hawkyard, Assistant Extension Professor and Finfish Nutrition Specialist from the University of Maine discusses the importance of grow...
A Day in the Life of an Oyster Farmer: Nauti Sisters Sea Farm
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Alicia Gaiero, owner of Nauti Sisters Sea Farm talks about what it's like to be an oyster farmer on a small-scale oyster farm in Yarmouth, ...
Off-flavor: What is geosmin and how do we deal with it?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was joined by Robert (Bobby) Harrington - a Research Associate at the Aquaculture Research Institute in Orono, ME to learn about Geosmin and 2...
The First Kelp-isode: Kelp farming and climate change
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of the Aquaculture in Maine Podcast. I spoke with Adam St. Gelais - the Aquaculture Innovation Specialist at the Aquaculture...