Empowering Women in Aquaculture: Interviews with Industry Leaders

Women in Aquaculture

Katelijne Bekers, MicroHarvest co-founder and CEO.

TalentView: Katelijne Bekers, MicroHarvest

WeAreAquaculture talks with Kate Bekers, CEO of fast-growing startup MicroHarvest, to find out more about her journey in taking microbial protein ingredients from lab to commercial scale – and fast.

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She holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine.

Veramaris appoints new Business Development Manager for Norway and the Nordics

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In early August, Loreto Seguel took part in the business forum 'Chile–Brazil Bilateral Alliance: Chile, a Strategic Investment Destination for Brazil.'

Chile salmon industry leader moves to maritime and port sector

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AGRIMINGOLD farms shrimp in Estero Chivería, in Ecuador’s El Oro province.

First Ecuadorian shrimp farm graduates from ASC Improver Programme to full certification

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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

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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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Poseidon Ocean Systems welcomes Josien Bakker to its Board

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The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers has a new President

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Siggs has more than two decades of international experience leading initiatives in the seafood sector.

LRQA appoints new Global Head of Seafood ahead of Aquaculture UK 2026

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Former BioMar Global Marketing Director Katherine Bryar joins Aqua-Spark

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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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Women in Aquaculture

Women in Aquaculture

TalentView: Katelijne Bekers, MicroHarvest

Veramaris appoints new Business Development Manager for Norway and the Nordics

Chile salmon industry leader moves to maritime and port sector

First Ecuadorian shrimp farm graduates from ASC Improver Programme to full certification

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

Poseidon Ocean Systems welcomes Josien Bakker to its Board

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers has a new President

LRQA appoints new Global Head of Seafood ahead of Aquaculture UK 2026

Former BioMar Global Marketing Director Katherine Bryar joins Aqua-Spark

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