WHO WE ARE
ThinkAqua is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the social, economic, and environmental impact of aquaculture. Our focus is on smallholder farmers in developing countries who rely on aquaculture, often as part of a mixed livelihood. We also deliver environmental improvements in larger-scale industries and support market- and policy-based governance. We work collaboratively with a range of partners to make a significant difference to the lives of farmers, their stock and the communities around farms.
Our Vision
Sustainable aquaculture sectors at the heart of vibrant economies and communities operating in harmony with the environment.
Our Mission
To support sustainable aquaculture development through the delivery of innovative solutions for coordinated networks of farmers, regulators, supply chains and service providers.
WHAT WE DO
At ThinkAqua, we work to promote sustainable aquaculture practices that benefit farmers, the environment and communities - primarily in developing countries. We provide training and resources to help farmers improve their productivity and profitability while protecting the environment. We can offer technical assistance, capacity building and innovation support in areas such as farming efficiency, health management, market development, environmental control, feeding, certification, biodiversity interactions and carbon footprinting. We also work to raise awareness about the value of sustainable aquaculture and advocate for policies that support independent farmers and protect the environment.
OUR TEAM
We have a small core team, connected with amazing partners around the world. Our Board of Trustees provide valuable guidance to steer the organization.
Anton Immink
CEO
Anton is most passionate about ensuring smallholders have an economic role in value chains. He's now settled in Scotland.
Alex Pounds
Chief Scientist
Alex wants to increase our understanding of how fish and other aquatic foods can be used to enhance global food and nutrition security. Originally American, she now lives in Scotland and spends a lot of time in Africa.
Ernesto (Jack) Morales
Improvement Project Lead
Jack wants equity for nature and people. He loves tilapia and lives on a smallholding in rural Luzon, Philippines. He is sometimes mistaken for a movie star!
Arlene Nietes- Satapornvanit
Gender and Social Inclusion Lead
Arlene advocates for gender equality and social inclusion in aquaculture and fisheries. She is from the Philippines, and her work covers Southeast Asia and the Coral Triangle regions.
Rob Fletcher
Writer-in-residence
Rob has been writing about aquaculture for a while now - and shines as a project manager too. He enjoys the great outdoors, which is a good thing given that he lives on the wild West coast of Scotland.
Tim Messeder
Smallholder Business Lead
Tim wants to identify business opportunities to reduce poverty. He took his family to Uganda to start a succcessful fish farm. He's now in Scotland and keen for the next opportunity ...
Wesley Malcorps
Sustainable Supply Chain Lead
Wesley is really passionate about reducing the footprint of aquaculture and using by-products to increase circularity. He is originally from the Netherlands.
Simao Zacarias
Aquatic Animal Welfare Lead
Simao wants to see better welfare in support of more productive aquaculture. He is from Mozambique, but works extensively in Asia and Latin America.
Steph Horn
Environment and Nutrition Lead
Steph wants to find that sweet spot of minimum environmental risk and maximum social and economic benefit. She is from Scotland, but you see her here enjoying a field meeting in Bangladesh.
Kenidas Luckman
Indonesia Partner (YSAI)
Keni runs one of our great local partners. He's focused on sustainable shrimp, but also crazy about catfish! He lives in Bogor, Indonesia.
Dave Little
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Dave's on a mission to educate us all about the value of aquaculture in food systems. Globally respected, he's a Professor at University of Stirling.
Aisla Jones
Trustee
Aisla works with seafood supply chains and would like to see all feed ingredients, everywhere, being sustainable all the time. She hails from Wales.
Dick Jones
Trustee
Dick has a lifetime in - and real passion for - sustainable seafood. He's been a buyer, run a major fish farm in Hawaii and even another NGO. He helps keep us focused and aware of the bigger picture at the same time!
Eleanor Adamson
Trustee
Eleanor is passionate about seafood for a thriving future. She supports us in good governance, bringing experience from other advisory roles. She's from Australia, but now loves living in London.
Kate Prudden
Trustee
Kate is a passionate biologist with a wealth of experience in conservation and development. She's based in England.