Lady Shuckers: The power of diversity and representation in aquaculture

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of aquaculture and the importance of representation within the industry. Libby, the owner of Lady Shuckers, a mobile raw bar company based in Portland, ME, shares her journey and sheds light on the power of diversity and visibility in aquaculture. Libby shares the story behind the business and how they source Maine oysters directly from a network of women-owned sea farms. We learn about the unique aspects of Lady Shuckers and its commitment to delivering the best raw-bar experience while simultaneously increasing visibility for underrepresented groups on the working waterfront! Give it a listen and check out Lady Shuckers here! https://www.ladyshuckers.com/

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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.