Empowering Women in Aquaculture: Interviews with Industry Leaders

Women in Aquaculture

Pictured: Dr Wendy Sealey and Dr Foluke Areola, who was inaugurated as WAS President during the World Aquaculture Singapore 2026 conference.

Foluke Areola takes over as World Aquaculture Society president

The Nigerian aquaculture professional has highlighted regional inclusion, youth development and climate-smart production among her priorities for the global organisation.

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Georgina Cousillas has more than 15 years of experience in animal nutrition, health and welfare.

Canadian nutrition company Jefo boosts aquaculture team with new specialist

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Lien-Huong Trinh, Shrimp Welfare Project. Through the Humane Slaughter Initiative, the SWP provides free electrical stunners to eligible shrimp producers around the world.

TalentView: Lien-Huong Trinh, Shrimp Welfare Project

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Mangrove and coastal conservation expert Stefanie Rog is one of the new Trustees on the ASC Board.

ASC adds conservation and seafood supply chain expertise with new board members

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Hilde R. Storhaug joins EQVA's Board

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Siri Finnema Moen, new Communications Director for Norway's fisheries and ocean affairs.

Norway names new communications director for fisheries and ocean affairs

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Andrea Catalán-Hernández, Aquaservice Country Manager in Chile.

Aquaservice expands to Chile, naming Country Manager

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Leah Lawrence, new board member of Cascadia Seaweed.

Cascadia Seaweed appoints Leah Lawrence to board as Port Edward biorefinery launches

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Kristine Langaunet, new Director of Product at AKVA Group.

AKVA group hires Tidal executive as product director

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Petra Volckaert, new Chief Digital Officer at Nutreco.

Nutreco welcomes new Chief Digital Officer

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Johanne Kjerstad, new ESG Manager at Ode.

Johanne Kjerstad is the new ESG Manager at Ode

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Hawaiʻi’s Pacific Hybreed raises $1m to expand shellfish hatchery work

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Kaldvík appoints new Chief Financial Officer

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This initiative is running from April 7 to 17.

Women in Ocean Food brings together 11 women-led startups in Tanzania

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Seafood Norway re-elects Line Ellingsen as chair

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Sofina's new appointments, from left: Samantha Williams, Claire Moore, and Toni Jackson.

Sofina Foods Europe hires seafood executive as technical and sustainability director

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Gina Mortillaro, new Director of Scientific Affairs at the National Fisheries Institute.

US National Fisheries Institute names new scientific affairs director

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Since the implementation of the Registry in 2023, 6,600 registrations have been accepted.

Chile completes historic certification of women in artisanal fishing

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Women in Aquaculture

Women in Aquaculture

Foluke Areola takes over as World Aquaculture Society president

Canadian nutrition company Jefo boosts aquaculture team with new specialist

TalentView: Lien-Huong Trinh, Shrimp Welfare Project

ASC adds conservation and seafood supply chain expertise with new board members

Hilde R. Storhaug joins EQVA's Board

Norway names new communications director for fisheries and ocean affairs

Aquaservice expands to Chile, naming Country Manager

Cascadia Seaweed appoints Leah Lawrence to board as Port Edward biorefinery launches

AKVA group hires Tidal executive as product director

Nutreco welcomes new Chief Digital Officer

Johanne Kjerstad is the new ESG Manager at Ode

Hawaiʻi’s Pacific Hybreed raises $1m to expand shellfish hatchery work

Kaldvík appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Women in Ocean Food brings together 11 women-led startups in Tanzania

Seafood Norway re-elects Line Ellingsen as chair

Sofina Foods Europe hires seafood executive as technical and sustainability director

US National Fisheries Institute names new scientific affairs director

Chile completes historic certification of women in artisanal fishing

WWF boosts Arctic marine protection work in northern Norway

Women of the Mediterranean and Black Sea join new aquaculture entrepreneurship programme

Fifth edition of Women in Ocean Food kicks off in La Paz, Mexico

Norway's seafood trade body appoints new Head of Aquaculture

Innovasea promotes Amy Brookman to lead its fish tracking business

Former Grieg Seafood Global Fish Health Manager joins Åkerblå