Media Webinar: Covering Aquaculture With Confidence

When: Tues., Oct. 21, 2025 at 3-4:30pm ET / 12-1:30pm PT
Cost: FREE
Presented by: North American Marine Alliance
More info and to join: REGISTER HERE

Aquaculture, or farmed seafood, is the fastest-growing source of seafood worldwide and at a flashpoint in the United States. Corporations and government agencies are pushing for the expansion of large-scale production in federal ocean waters, a move that would be unprecedented. This 90-minute webinar will help journalists cut through the noise and ask questions that get past industry spin — from who owns what, to which communities benefit or are harmed, to what’s really meant by “sustainability.” 

You’ll leave with:

• Guidelines on discerning between different kinds of aquaculture 
• Key players, policies, and narratives to have on your radar
• Sources and practical tips for digging in, researching, and shaping stories 

About the panelists:

• Jennifer Jacquet: Environmental scientist, professor at the University of Miami, and author of “The Playbook”
• James Mitchell: Legislative director for Don’t Cage Our Oceans in Washington, D.C.
• Monique Brouillette: Freelance science journalist based in Cambridge, MA
• Carsten Pedersen: Political activist and researcher with the Transnational Institute, based in Denmark
• William “Bubba” Green: Oyster farmer and owner of Gullah Man Oysters in St Helena Island, SC
• Boyce Upholt: Reporter for Sea Change and the Food & Environment Reporting Network, based in New Orleans, LA
• Feini Yin (Moderator): Communications director at the North American Marine Alliance

REGISTER HERE 

Please note that this event will be recorded. Following the event, a copy of the recording will be shared with registrants. 

The North American Marine Alliance is rallying a broad movement to resist big-business control of ocean resources, amplify the leadership of small- and medium-scale seafood providers, transform problematic supply chains, and establish fair seafood systems. As part of its aquaculture work, NAMA supports Don’t Cage Our Oceans, a coalition of organizations and businesses fighting industrial aquaculture while uplifting community-based aquaculture and seafood, as well as the Atlas for Values-Based Aquaculture, a hub for knowledge exchange and collaboration in support of local, ethical, and sustainable aquaculture.