An Interview With John Cooksey, Executive Director, World Aquaculture Society – Aquaculture America 2026

At the end of the show – the 2026 edition of Aquaculture America – it was time to speak to John Cooksey, the Executive Director of the World Aquaculture Society, and to ask how this year’s event measured up. He references AI discussions along with the growing youthfulness of attendees which reflect major campaigns to attract more students and young people to the industry. While Aquaculture America is organised by the World Aquaculture Society it is supported by the National Aquaculture Association (NAA), the National Shellfisheries Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association (ASA).