Building Bridges with Kingfish Maine: Creating community bonds in Jonesport through yellowtail aquaculture

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of aquaculture with a focus on 'Building Bridges'. Kingfish Maine has not only been at the forefront of sustainable fish farming but also an exemplar in nurturing community bonds in the heart of Jonesport. Unravel the journey of how Kingfish Maine prioritizes community engagement, paving a path for trust and mutual growth in the aquaculture landscape. From insights into their innovative practices to the shared stories of collaboration with local stakeholders, this episode contains a comprehensive look at the intersection of sustainable seafood farming and community partnership. Plus, we have a special host this week, my dad Rommel Noufi!

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Salty talks: Conversations on Sustainable Aquaculture in Maine

Learn about all things aquaculture in Maine!

Salty Talks, hosted by Corinne Noufi, the Communications Specialist at the Aquaculture Research Institute is your go-to podcast for a deep dive into all things aquaculture! This show seeks to disseminate information about the culture of various species, provide updates on research, innovation, and education, and highlight the multidisciplinary aspects of aquaculture. Each episode features interviews/discussions with researchers, industry, and other professional voices from the Maine aquaculture world.

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Corinne Noufi

Corinne is the Aquaculture Communications Specialist with ARI. She engages in work by writing, producing, and distributing written material, graphics, videos, and other media products to enhance education and bring attention to the world-class research being conducted at the ARI.

She graduated from Seattle University in 2017 with a bachelor of science in biology where she examined fish food web ecology in Cambodia, sparking her interest in fisheries and how human and environmental health can be supported by aquaculture. Post graduation Corinne worked for the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, an environmental non-profit in Washington State doing regional ecological restoration work.

She then went on to obtain her master’s degree from the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington, allowing her to dig deeper into comparative aquaculture and food production systems. She also completed a capstone around marine spatial planning for kelp and shellfish aquaculture site selection in Puget Sound. Post graduate school Corinne completed a Science Communication fellowship followed by a one-year Hershman Fellowship through the University and Washington Sea Grant working on numerous projects including an Equity Guidebook about incorporating environmental justice into ecosystem monitoring.

Originally hailing from Golden, Colorado, she enjoys spending time doing outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and trail running.