Revolutionizing Our Food System from the Sea

What if the future of food isn’t on land but in the ocean?
In this episode, I sit down with regenerative ocean farmer and author Bren Smith to explore how kelp, shellfish, and 3D ocean farming could completely transform how we feed ourselves and restore our planet.

Bren shares his journey from commercial fisherman to regenerative sea farmer, how the collapse of the cod fishery changed his perspective on sustainability, and why he believes nature, not technology, holds the answers to our biggest food and climate challenges. Together, we dive deep into ocean ecosystems, food ethics, and the power of purpose-driven work that reconnects us to the natural world.

Watch now to discover how ocean farming can feed people, rebuild ecosystems, and revive coastal communities.

🔥 What You’ll Gain:
✅ How to Rebuild Ocean Ecosystems Through Regenerative Farming
✅ Why Kelp Could Be the Future of Sustainable Nutrition
✅ The Hidden Costs of Industrial Fishing and Aquaculture
✅ How Food Systems Can Heal Both People and the Planet
✅ Why Meaningful Work Matters in a Changing World
✅ How to Join the Regenerative Ocean Farming Movement

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):
00:00 – Intro
00:14 – Bren Smith: From Fisherman to Ocean Farmer
02:10 – Growing Up in Newfoundland’s Fishing Culture
05:00 – The Collapse of the Cod Fishery
07:13 – Life Aboard the Fishing Boats
10:00 – When Industry Outpaces Nature
13:00 – Environmentalism and the Working Class Divide
18:00 – Wild vs Farmed Fish: The Hidden Truth
21:00 – What Makes Ocean Farming Regenerative
26:00 – Why Kelp Could Change Everything
33:00 – Kelp as Food, Flavor, and Climate Solution
36:00 – The Mission of GreenWave
38:00 – The Rise of Seaweed Farmers
47:00 – Kelp Beyond Food: Cosmetics, Fertilizer & Bioplastics
50:00 – What’s Next for Seaweed and the Blue Economy
57:00 – How You Can Support Ocean Farming Today
01:00:15 – Closing Thoughts: Let Nature Be Thy Mentor

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👤 Guest Info:
📌GreenWave Website: https://greenwave.org
📌GreenWave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenwaveorg
📌GreenWave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenwaveorg
📌GreenWave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenwaveorg

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Show notes:
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