The Business of Aquaculture
Welcome to the Business of Aquaculture podcast! This is the podcast for the sustainable business movement in the aquafarming and ocean ranching industries. This podcast aims to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs addressing the UN Global Goals aka Sustainable Development Goal - SDG14 - to conserve and sustainably use the oceans and the seas. Listen in to fellow business aquaculturists in their journey in this new model of food production of making their business sustainable and help the ocean's ecology while also making a profit all at the same time. Get inspired to learn how even small to medium businesses can make an impact to save the seas, leave a legacy, and have a better quality of life. One of our goals is you take away a nugget of wisdom that will help your business move from the Industrial Revolution to Business 5.0. Our vision is that of collaboration in the aquaculture industry.
The Business of Aquaculture
Oysters, Oceans, and Outcomes: A Deep Dive with Nik Sachlikidis
Meet the not-your-average suit who’s practically grown gills. Nik Sachlikidis—CEO of The Oyster Restoration Company and Managing Director (Aquaculture) at Cadman Capital—builds ventures that regenerate oceans, feed the future, and create real-world value by turning breakthrough science into scalable action. In this kickoff conversation, we chart Nik’s journey into oyster restoration, unpack TORC’s mission-driven playbook, and explore how bivalves are quietly powering big environmental wins.
You’ll hear:
- What sparked Nik’s passion for restoration—and how it’s evolved over 20 years in aquaculture and fisheries
- TORC’s core mission and how it guides daily decisions (from seabed to spreadsheet)
- The toughest challenge so far—and the strategy that turned it around
- How oyster reefs deliver outsized climate and community benefits
- The innovative techniques and tech TORC uses to scale restoration
- Long-term goals for the movement—and what success looks like at ecosystem level
- A success story with measurable impact on a local coast
- How TORC engages communities, policymakers, and partners to accelerate change
Whether Nik’s casting lines on the weekend or casting vision for the industry, this episode is a masterclass in ocean-positive leadership—with practical insights you can apply on Monday. Dive in.