2022 AQUACULTURE SPEAKER EVENTS
U.S. and global offshore finfish aquaculture - why seafood culture is important (VR Component)
Learn how Manna Fish Farms is leading the way in offshore aquaculture development in the United States and on course to be the one of the first open ocean finfish farms in federal waters off the East Coast. Today in the U.S., seafood is one of our largest natural resource trade deficits; a shocking 91% of our seafood is imported and half of the seafood consumed in the world is farmed! Utilizing submersible net pen technology, Manna Fish Farms will build and operate a commercial fish farm, growing finfish and researching IMTA (Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture) with macroalgae (kelp) and shellfish (sea scallops). Zachary Davonski will speak for 10 mins (12:50-1:00pm) about Ocean engineering in US federal waters. Attendees will have a fish-eye's view of net pens off the coast of Panama with VR equipment during this session.
SPEAKER: Donna Lanzetta, Manna Fish Farms and Zachary Davonski, Manna Fish Farms
TIME: 12:30-1:00pm
LOCATION: Claudio's Garden
Transforming the future of seafood through Blockchain
Attendees will hear about new technology tools such as blockchain that will allow for tracking of seafood from fisherman and farmer to plate.
SPEAKER: Jesse Matsuoka, Manna Seafood Blockchain
TIME: 1:00-1:30pm
LOCATION: Claudio's Garden
Long Island Oyster Farming
Tom Clune and Jack Farley, ambassadors of Manna Ocean Foundation, will be speaking about oyster farming and their local product known as Peconic tonic oysters.
SPEAKERS: Tom Clune and Jack Farley of Peconic Tonic Oysters
TIME: 1:30-2:00pm
LOCATION: Claudio's Garden
The Story of the HMS Culloden: Sunken History on Long Island
Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they examine the story of one of our most historic shipwrecks: the HMS Culloden. A British warship sent to Long Island during the Revolutionary War, the HMS Culloden came to rest in Fort Pond Bay, Montauk, after battling a ferocious winter storm while attempting to defend the territory from a French fleet coming to the aid of the American colonialists. In this fascinating program, the entire history of the HMS Culloden will be uncovered, along with its role in the Revolutionary War and its fateful last mission. During this presentation, Eco-Photo Explorers will take viewers to the final resting place of the shipwreck through rarely seen underwater images and video.
SPEAKERS: Christopher Weaver and Michael Salvarezza, Eco-Photo Explorers
TIME: 2:00-2:30pm
LOCATION: Claudio's Garden
climate change and reducing carbon emissions: getting trucks off the highway
Meet shipbuilder Robert Kunkle, on a mission to battle climate change through innovative hybrid vessels.
SPEAKERS: Robert Kunkle, Harbor Harvest & Alternative Marine Technologies
TIME: 2:30-3:00pm
LOCATION: Claudio's Garden
Long Island Maritime History: Stories of Tragedy and Rescue
Long Island has a very rich maritime history. From the early colonial days to modern times, the shores and offshore waters of Long Island have often been the stage for fascinating drama. Tragic shipwrecks, heroic rescues, unbelievable courage and fascinating history are all part of the fabric of Long Island. The story of the Pelican, a fishing boat lost off Montauk in 1951, will be a featured story in this program, along with other spellbinding tales of marine rescues and shipwrecks. The program will conclude with an examination of the history of the Life Saving Services here on Long Island. Join Eco-Photo Explorers for a fascinating look into the Maritime History that is Long Island.
SPEAKERS: Christopher Weaver and Michael Salvarezza, Eco-Photo Explorers
TIME: 3:00-3:30pm
LOCATION: Claudio's Garden
shellfish hatchery and restoration
The Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program produces millions of oysters, clams and bay scallops for restoration projects in our local waters each year at their state-of-the-art shellfish hatchery in Southold. Learn about everything that goes into producing shellfish from algae culture to the spawning process, and caring for the animals until they are ready to be planted at our designated restoration sites from CCE’s Shellfish Hatchery Manager Josh Perry. He will provide a behind the scenes look into this important work and how CCE Marine is helping give back to our local bays by enhancing our local shellfish populations and oyster reefs, which also create valuable habitat and improve water quality conditions in our waters.
SPEAKER: Josh Perry, Shellfish Hatchery Manager, Cornell Cooperative Marine Program
TIME: 3:30-4:00pm
LOCATION: Claudio's Garden
JessE Matsouka, President, Manna Seafood Blockchain
Founding Partner and president of Manna Seafood Blockchain, is Japanese-American Entrepreneur/Restaurateur with over 20 years of experience working in the US, Japan, Hawaii. His successful business ventures range from start ups to established restaurants with over 25 year history. He is now bringing his experience and passion for sustainable seafood to Manna Seafood BlockChain. Jesse has worked under mentorship of renowned seafood experts worldwide.
Donna Lanzetta, CEO, Manna Fish Farms
Donna Lanzetta an attorney and entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable seafood production. Motivated by a concern for our world’s growing population, our declining wild fish stocks, and the urgent need to feed our growing numbers, Manna Fish Farms (Manna) is currently awaiting permits to operate a sustainable and transparent fish farm, and to research Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) off the Eastern Coast of The United States.
Josh Perry, Shellfish Hatchery Manager, Cornell Cooperative Marine Program
Bio to come.
Robert KunkeL, Managing Partner Harbor Harvest & President Alternative Marine Technologies
Robert Kunkle is a ship builder best known for his documentary The Last Line about his hybrid electric catamaran. Bob's perspective of critical ship's systems, marine engineering, sequential construction objectives, and operation safety standards are invaluable for successful, design to commissioning, marine construction projects.
Michael Salvarezza, ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
Michael Salvarezza and Christopher Weaver have been diving the waters the world since 1978. They have presented their work numerous times at all of the major dive conferences, and have published more than 200 articles in numerous magazines and periodicals, including National Geographic Adventure. Their expeditions have taken them from the Arctic to the Antarctic and many places in between and their work has been used to support a variety of research and educational programs. Accomplished photographers, frequent lecturers and prolific writers, Michael and Christopher devote their efforts to telling the stories of our maritime and cultural history while striving to protect the marine world.
Christopher Weaver, Eco-Photo Explorers
Michael Salvarezza and Christopher Weaver have been diving the waters the world since 1978. They have presented their work numerous times at all of the major dive conferences, and have published more than 200 articles in numerous magazines and periodicals, including National Geographic Adventure. Their expeditions have taken them from the Arctic to the Antarctic and many places in between and their work has been used to support a variety of research and educational programs. Accomplished photographers, frequent lecturers and prolific writers, Michael and Christopher devote their efforts to telling the stories of our maritime and cultural history while striving to protect the marine world.
ABOUT MANNA SEAFOOD BLOCKCHAIN
Manna Ocean Foundation's mission is to drive sustainable development of offshore Aquaculture through education and research. Opening new offices and operations at 22 Inlet Road, Southampton, New York, the foundation plans to operate educational programs at their restaurant, Manna at Lobster Inn as well as a new hatchery at the same location. Their programs aim to confront the several challenges currently facing deep-sea mariculture including technical and mechanical limitations of the growing and harvesting equipment; Lack of academic studies that demonstrate the commercial viability of deep-ocean aquaculture; and a lack of consumer awareness for the benefits of deep-sea mariculture.
ABOUT Eco-Photo Explorers
Eco-Photo Explorers (EPE) is a New York based organization formed in 1994 to help promote public interest in protecting the underwater environment through knowledge and awareness using underwater photography. Photography, multimedia presentations, lectures and freelance writing are all utilized to achieve this goal. They are also available for SCUBA Demonstrations and Technical Support in Research Projects, Scuba Diving Support and Photo Documentation of Projects.
ABOUT Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program
The Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program became part of CCE-Suffolk in 1985 and is known and respected nationally and internationally. Its mission is to protect our waters, providing a clean environment for our fish, fowl, and plants. Their research informs each of us how to do our part to safeguard our environment. Their projects are designed to bring back our once thriving eelgrass and shellfish populations, ensure our commercial fishing industry continues to thrive while limiting bycatch, provide public education about the environmental consequences of stormwater runoff, and introduce younger generations to marine sciences and marine life on Long Island.
Meet the CCE Marine team and learn how you can help give back by attending their Back to the Bays Lecture Series at Greenport Harbor Brewery Co. Visit https://backtothebays.org/hatchery-fund for more information.