Ocean Stewards Institute has a new board

Tor-Eddie Fossbakk · Brian O’Hanlon, president of Snapperfarm · Neil Anthony Sims, president of Kona Blue Water Farms · Patricia Parisi, communications manager, King’s Seafood Company · Chris Beattie, product manager, Skretting · Sean O’Scannlain, president and CEO of Fortune Fish Company · David Tze, managing director of Aquacopia Capital Management The Ocean Stewards Institute is a trade organization advocating for the emerging open ocean aquaculture industry. Members include open ocean aquaculture, seafood trade and supporting industries. OSI offers affiliate membership to interested individuals and parties in government agencies, academia, NGOs and the media. Their mission is to represent and work towards the best use and management of the open oceans, meeting the increasing demand for healthful seafood, through appropriate balancing of the expansion of environmentally sound open ocean aquaculture, with protection of open ocean resources and habitats. The institute has a number goals, such as: Providing leadership in setting standards of sustainability, humane treatment and healthfulness of products from open ocean fish farms, in order to meet the expectations of the community and the consumer about our operations within the public domain. Industry representation in testimony on the Offshore Aquaculture Bill, to encourage rational, considered development of open ocean aquaculture in Federal waters. Advocating for increased offshore aquaculture research funding and development assistance on the Federal level. Working with Federal agencies and environmental organizations to set standards for certification of sustainability. Establishing a forum for consideration of industry-related issues such as diving standards, and insurance, and providing access to information on equipment and products. Providing input to other planned developments or uses of open marine waters.