Aquademia: The Seafood Podcast

On this episode of the Aquademia Podcast, Justin and Maddie sit down with Jorge Torres, Business Development Director for the Americas at Veramaris.

Jorge shares the story of his career pathway—from growing up in Chile and discovering aquaculture as a young student, to studying aquaculture engineering, gaining international experience, and ultimately working in leadership roles across the global seafood industry.

Along the way, he discusses the importance of hands-on experience, learning new skills like English to work in an international industry, navigating career challenges, and building relationships across the aquaculture value chain.

This episode offers valuable insight for anyone interested in aquaculture careers, workforce development, and the evolving global seafood industry.

Episode Links:

Veramaris Website

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If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.org/membership/

The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.

Episode Links:
Rhode Island Sea Grant Aquaculture Training Course
Azure Cygler – Rhode Island Sea Grant Staff Profile
Azure Cygler – Coastal Resources Center Profile
Roger Williams University: Shellfish and Aquaculture Program
NOAA Sea Grant Network
Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast
Follow us on social media!
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Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!
If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.org/membership/
 

The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.

Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast
Follow us on social media!
Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram
Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!
If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.org/membership/
Thank you to our episode sponsor: F3 (Future of Fish Feed)
Curious how your company can compete for $200,000 in cash prizes in the F3 Fish Farm Challenge? Visit the F3 – Future of Fish Feed contest website to review the rules and learn how to participate—whether as an individual company or as part of a team.
Learn more at f3challenge.org and take the first step toward feed innovation—and your share of $200,000 in prizes.

The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.

The Nature Conservancy Website
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Check out the GSA website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast
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Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!
If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.org/membership/

The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.

Referenced Episodes:
1) Whole Fish, Whole Future in the Great Lakes with David Naftzger
2) Conservation Through Utilization with Dallas Abel of the Kai Ika Project
3) Regenerative Aquaculture: How Pine Island Redfish is Restoring Coastlines, One Fish at a Time
 
Check out our website!: https://www.globalseafood.org/podcast
Follow us on social media!
Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram
Share your sustainability tips with us [email protected]!
If you want to be more involved in the work that we do, become a member of the Global Seafood Alliance: https://www.globalseafood.org/membership/

The views expressed by external guests on Aquademia are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Aquademia or the Global Seafood Alliance. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and consult experts for any specific advice or decisions.