What happens when two global biotech giants team up to tackle one of aquaculture’s biggest bottlenecks? You get Veramaris - a joint venture between DSM and Evonik that’s producing high-potency omega-3s from algae, not fish.In this episode, Tony sits down with Ian Carr and Yann Le Gal from Veramaris to unpack how industrial-scale fermentation could be the key to unlocking more predictable, scalable, and sustainable feed nutrition for the seafood industry.We dive into:Why the supply of EPA and DHA is critical - and maxed out from traditional sourcesHow algae oil offers pricing stability in a volatile marketWhat it took to scale a fermentation plant in NebraskaAnd what new big data from Manolin reveals about omega-3 nutrition and farm performance at scaleWhether you’re a feed miller, farmer, investor, or just trying to make sense of the evolving aquafeed landscape, this is an episode packed with insights on innovation, sustainability, and the future of aquaculture.
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How We Modeled EPA+DHA Impacts on Salmon Farming with Veramaris
How do you turn millions of noisy farm records into clear, actionable insights that drive real-world change? In this week’s episode, we go behind the scenes of our recent Big Data study with Veramaris, unpacking how Manolin’s advanced techniques—like traced populations and inverse probability weighted regression—are redefining how aquaculture can learn directly from farm operations. Beyond the findings on EPA and DHA feed levels, we explore why better data science is becoming the new competitive edge for salmon farms worldwide.Download the EPA+DHA Study Whitepaper.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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Alexandra Talty: Ocean & Climate Journalist
This week we sat down with acclaimed journalist Alexandra Talty, whose investigative reporting spans oceans, farms, and the global dinner plate. From her experiences covering fisheries and aquaculture to food security and climate resilience, Alexandra brings a grounded, global perspective to the conversation around sustainability in seafood. Alexandra's writing has appeared in publications such as Civil Eats, the New York Times, the Guardian, Outside Magazine, Forbes, The Fish Site, and more.Visit her website to learn more.
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Why Norway Is Ending Biomass Licenses
This week we break down Norway’s proposed overhaul of its aquaculture licensing system—a seismic shift that could redefine global standards. From scrapping biomass-based licenses to introducing sea lice emission quotas and a mortality tax, the new framework flips traditional input-based regulation on its head. We walk through the 115-page white paper to unpack what this means for farms, investors, and suppliers alike—and why this policy could drive both innovation and industry shakeups.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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Salmon Price Volatility: What the Data Means for Farms
Why are salmon prices dropping so dramatically—and why now? This week Tony unpacks one of the most unexpected trends so far this year: the early and steep decline in Norwegian salmon prices. With insights pulled from two decades of pricing data, fresh export stats, and market commentary, we explore why this drop is different, whether it could have been predicted, and what it means for farmers, exporters, and supply chain businesses going forward. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
Om Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast
Dive into aquaculture data intelligence with our host Tony Chen, CEO of Manolin. Our weekly episodes uncover aquaculture data trends across the industry. Learn about updates on salmon disease, mortality, and lice. Get the latest industry news & more. Discover how data and AI shape sustainable fish farming. Your go-to podcast for all things aquaculture. Subscribe now!