In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we welcome Edward Capapas, Co-Founder & CEO of OceanArk — a consultancy that goes far beyond blueprints and permits. OceanArk was built to be a vessel — not just for systems and structures, but for people, ideas, and transformation.

Edward shares how OceanArk became a hub for experts, clients, and innovators to co-create the future of sustainable aquaculture. We explore:

• Why collaboration is the heartbeat of OceanArk’s mission
• The key lesson from Edward’s experience leading a multimillion-dollar marine project in the UAE
• How disciplines like architecture, biology, and automation engineering weave together to shape aquaculture systems that are as resilient as they are intelligent

This isn’t just a conversation about infrastructure — it’s about building relationships, simplifying complexity, and creating spaces where sustainability can truly thrive.

🌊 Join us for this inspiring conversation about designing not just systems, but ecosystems of purpose.

🎧 Listen now for a sneak peek of what’s possible when collaboration leads the way.

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In this episode of The Business of Aquaculture Podcast, we explore the intersection of mental health, sustainability, and AI with our special guest, Jen Gaudet — Entrepreneur, Investor, International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Host of the TV Show Power CEOs: The Truth Behind the Business.

As we reflect on Mental Health Awareness Month, this timely conversation reminds us that caring for our mental well-being isn’t seasonal — it’s foundational. Jen shares expert insights on how aquaculture leaders can:

🧠 Maintain clarity under pressure while navigating regulatory risks and biological volatility
🌀 Bounce back from operational setbacks with mental reset practices that drive long-term vision
📈 Build momentum and execute sustainably in a slow-moving, capital-intensive industry

Whether you're an aquaculture founder, investor, or mission-driven leader, this episode offers actionable takeaways to stay resilient and forward-focused — all while keeping people, planet, and performance in balance.

Tune in now and redefine what sustainable leadership looks like in today’s aquaculture economy.

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Welcome to The Business of Aquaculture Podcast, where we dive deep into innovation, sustainability, and strategy in the blue economy. This episode features James Yip KW, General Manager at AR Biotech Pte Ltd and Director at DaFang AI — two companies at the intersection of aquaculture and automation.

James has led the development of two Vibrio detection devices for inland shrimp ponds within just two years, helping farmers combat one of the industry’s most persistent challenges. With a career that spans from software to robotics, and leadership roles at organizations like A*Star, he brings a cross-disciplinary lens to aquaculture innovation.

We dive into:

• Why Airobot isn’t just another gadget, but a tool solving urgent human problems in farming and construction
• The unique hurdles of scaling AI technologies in a tightly regulated hub like Singapore
• A bold look at the future of indoor air quality and aquaculture diagnostics in a changing world

If you're curious how AI and robotics are shaping the future of aquaculture — from pond to platform — this episode is for you.

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