AltaSea Bolsters Board with Sustainable Food and Ocean Advocates
Event summary
- AltaSea added Andrew Zimmern and Ashlan Cousteau to its Board of Trustees, effective January 2026.
- Zimmern is a four-time James Beard Award-winning chef and advocate for sustainable seafood systems.
- Cousteau is an environmental journalist and ocean advocate, co-founder of SeaVoir Wellness and Voyacy ReGen.
- AltaSea operates a 35-acre ocean technology campus at the Port of Los Angeles, focusing on climate solutions.
The big picture
AltaSea's addition of Zimmern and Cousteau to its board underscores the growing intersection of food systems, ocean health, and climate solutions. The move aligns with broader industry trends toward sustainable seafood and blue economy innovation, positioning AltaSea as a key player in scaling ocean-based climate technologies. With a 35-acre campus and partnerships with major universities, AltaSea is well-positioned to drive both technological and educational advancements in this space.
What we're watching
- Strategic Influence
- How Zimmern and Cousteau's high-profile advocacy will amplify AltaSea's mission and attract new partnerships.
- Blue Economy Growth
- Whether AltaSea can leverage this board expansion to accelerate innovation in aquaculture and carbon capture.
- Youth Engagement
- The pace at which AltaSea's educational initiatives gain traction among the next generation of climate scientists.
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