Show Notes
Kortney Opshaug (Blue Ocean Gear) and Monica Talbert (The Plant Based Seafood Co.) share their efforts to reduce pollution, curb overfishing, and advance sustainability in the seafood sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Seafood Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
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