EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 38 MIN
S2 EP 33: Cages, Baskets and Bags - Oyster Farming Perspectives with Erik Schlagenhauf of SEAPA
from OYSTER-ology · host Kevin Cox
Send a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here!In this episode of OYSTER-ology, I sit down with Erik Schlagenhauf, Vice President of SEAPA North America, about the nuts and bolts of oyster farming innovation. We discuss SEAPA's innovative gear systems that enhance efficiency, sustainability and product quality in oyster farming. We dive into how small design choices - like baskets with true doors - can save thousands of low-value moves and eliminate mountains of wasteful zip ties. Erik shares his journey from stone carving to Hog Island Oyster Company to his current role at SEAPA, where he helps farmers around the world adapt to technological advancements, offshore expansion, shifting politics, and environmental pressures. Our conversation spans oyster farming in Japan, Portugal, Australia, and beyond, touching on different growing techniques, copycat gear, the ethics of original R&D, and the promise of sensors, drones and AI in shaping the future of aquaculture. From grow-out bags to oysters around the world, Erik shows how design and innovation shapes not just the farmer’s work, but the oysters on your plate.00:00 Introduction: The Plight of Oyster Farmers00:34 Welcome to OYSTER-ology Podcast02:11 Meet Erik Schlagenhauf: 03:44 The Start of an Oyster Career06:41 Learning the Ropes at Hog Island07:48 Innovative Oyster Farming Methods11:20 Transition to SEAPA: Embracing Efficiency14:08 SEAPA Baskets: Design and Durability23:33 Global Oyster Farming Techniques28:24 Future of Oyster Aquaculture37:33 Conclusion: Innovations Shaping Oyster FarmingLinks:SEAPA website: http://seapausa.comHog Island Oyster Company (https://hogislandoysters.com)If this episode got your gears turning, follow OYSTER-ology, rate & review on your favorite app, and share with a friend who knows their way around a half shell.Please be sure to Like and Follow OYSTER-ology wherever you listen to podcasts, and tell others about it. Every positive mention of it helps more people find the podcast!
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Send a COMMENT to OYSTER-ology here! In this episode of OYSTER-ology, I sit down with Erik Schlagenhauf, Vice President of SEAPA North America, about the nuts and bolts of oyster farming innovation. We discuss SEAPA's innovative gear systems that enhance efficiency, sustainability and product quality in oyster farming. We dive into how small design choices - like baskets with true doors - can save thousands of low-value moves and eliminate mountains of wasteful zip ties. Erik shares his journ...
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