#165 Farmed vs Wild Caught Seafood: Nutrition Lies EXPOSED | James Arthur Smith @ Seatopia

Did you know that farmed fish can actually be healthier than wild-caught? In this episode, we explore the evolving world of seafood. From supply chain challenges to why wild-caught isn’t always the best choice, we dive into the innovative approaches of regenerative aquaculture and extensive fish farming.

Join us as guest James Arthur Smith shares his mission to heal the ocean and improve your health through sustainable seafood in today’s episode on Seatopia.

Meet our guest

James Arthur Smith is a dedicated surfer, yachtsman, and founder of Seatopia. For the past eight years, he’s immersed himself in the aquaculture industry—visiting farms, diving under grow-out pens, analyzing feed, and testing fish in labs. His decade spent sailing the Pacific coastline inspired a mission to deliver clean-certified seafood while protecting the ocean.

James now leads Seatopia in building a transparent, sustainable seafood supply chain that helps consumers eat better while supporting the health of our blue planet.

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Key takeaways

You are what you eat—and what your food eats. Quality feed = quality seafood
Mercury levels in oceans have risen over 300%
Bioaccumulation is hard to avoid in the wild—controlled environments give more predictable outcomes
Farming practices vary widely; some are more ethical and sustainable than others
More data allows for smarter seafood decisions

Episode Highlights

06:12 Why seafood today isn't the same as it used to be

08:59 Why wild-caught seafood isn’t always healthier

22:18 The harsh truths about the fishing industry

29:10 How traditional farms are evolving into regenerative systems

50:02 Simple steps to identify clean, ethical seafood at the store

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