Plymouth student wins aquaculture award
A student from the University of Plymouth in the UK has been honoured with an Excellence in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries award.
Naomi Smith from the School of Biological and Marine Sciences was named by Swiss-Dutch health and beaty innovator, dsm-firmenich, as the top student in the MSc Sustainable Aquaculture programme.
The award recognises exceptional commitment and contribution to advancing sustainable aquaculture practices.
“We are committed to leading a global transformation in sustainable animal protein production, providing industry-leading solutions that support farmers in reducing their environmental impact and build truly sustainable aquatic food systems,” said Dr Benedict Standen, head of aquaculture marketing at dsm-firmenich.
Dr Daniel Merrifield at the University of Plymouth highlighted the importance of collaborations with industry. “The support from pioneering companies such as dsm-firmenich helps us deliver important research and innovation-driven educational offerings, supporting our MSc Sustainable Aquaculture students to further develop their technical and scientific knowledge,” he said.
