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Offshore Aquaculture. An introduction. 

Take a look at the newest chapter in the Aquaculture revolution. Moving offshore. Here we look at the opportunities, the challenges and the reasons why. We investigate the newest tech and celebrate those who have made the leap. Come and join us for this exciting course!

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Duration

1 hr. - 1hr 30min

There are:

3 games and one final quiz

Price

$90

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Course contents

What's included?

  • 5 Sections 
  • 11 videos and interviews
  • 3 interactive games
  • 3 industry experts
  • 4  podcast e-books
  • 1 final quiz
  • 1 completion certificate with result.   
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Key to Saving the world?

Producing healthy protein with minimal environmental impact is vital to our future. As we look beyond the coastline, offshore aquaculture offers bold new possibilities. This course is your first step into that exciting frontier.

What we'll take you through

We’ll take you from the coast to the open sea—exploring why the shift offshore matters, weighing the pros and cons, and diving into the tech that makes it possible. Two case studies reveal what success looks like, and we wrap up with a fun quiz and a look at what’s next.
Meet your tutor

Denise Hearn

  • Email:

  • denise@aquaculturelearninglab.com
Denise has been involved in aquaculture for about 20 years. She has been educating people about marine conservation and aquaculture since 2012 and continues to do so to this day. She has worked all over the world with a large range of different species, including sea weed, micro algae, lobsters, shrimp, clownfish, salmon, mussels, crayfish, kingfish, amberjacks, grouper and many more. She has worked in RAS, in large flow through systems and offshore aquaculture. Denise is passionate about the environment and about aquaculture.

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Experts featured on this course.

Tyler Korte Tyler Korte – VP of Marine Operations, Blue Ocean Mariculture

Tyler Korte is at the forefront of sustainable offshore fish farming in the U.S. With a background in marine ecology and over a decade managing deep-water operations, he’s helped pioneer ASC-certified Kanpachi farming off the coast of Hawaii. Tyler combines science, innovation, and real-world experience to show how offshore aquaculture can thrive while protecting the ocean.

Mark Gillard- Ex head of Aquaculture for New Zealand King Salmon and offshore aquaculture pioneer.

With decades at New Zealand King Salmon, Mark Gillard has been instrumental in driving offshore farming forward—navigating the complex process of securing new water space consents. From early Marlborough Sounds operations to leading the Blue Endeavour project, he combines environmental expertise with practical know-how to advance sustainable salmon farming in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Dr. Kevin Heasman

As Team Leader for Open Ocean Aquaculture at Cawthron Institute, Dr. Kevin Heasman is a driving force behind New Zealand’s cutting-edge offshore shellfish and seaweed farming initiatives. From pioneering the innovative Shellfish Tower structures in high-energy ocean environments to leading breakthroughs in scallop and scampi farming, Kevin combines deep scientific insight with hands-on innovation to bring sustainable marine farming into the future.

What our students say about our courses

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Frequently asked questions

"Will this course get me a qualification?"

You will be awarded a certificate once you have passed the required sections of the course. This certificate does not contribute to any formal qualification - YET. Watch this space.  

"Will I be able to access this course after I have completed it?"

Yes, after purchasing a course you will have unlimited access for a period of 2 years.

"Will I be able to re-take the quizzes?" 

Your first try should be your best try. If you do not pass the first attempt you will get an opportunity for 1 retake where you will be able to get a maximum of 50%. You can re take the quizzes indefinitely after that however your best score from your first 2 attempts will be what counts. 
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