The Importance of Sustainable Aquaculture in Our Future | Perry Raso | TEDxProvidence

Perry examines his path to developing sustainable aquaculture in Rhode Island, and points to the global need as protein demands rise and fisheries decline.

Perry Raso, owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar, Matunuck Oyster Farm and Matunuck Vegetable Farm, is a new breed of aquaculturist who combines a love of farming with education, science, and a global environmental outlook. A passionate advocate for locally grown seafood and produce, his celebrated restaurant has earned nationwide recognition for its “farm to table, pond to plate” mission. His oyster farm produces over 1 million market-sized oysters each year, which he sells at farmers markets and restaurants locally and around the country.  Perry was the president of the Ocean State Aquaculture Association from 2003-2010.  He started the ocean state aquaculture education project to foster the acceptance of aquaculture locally and he has travelled to Southeast Asia and Africa to promote aquaculture and educate farmers on sustainable practices.

[donnad]

Such a humble guy. I remember when he 1st started his business and would work in the back pond, before the restaurant, with him and his beautiful dog on his boat. The restaurant was absolutely run down and nothing would thrive, until Perry bought it and started his amazing business @matunuckoysterbar. Cheers to what you have done and to what you will continue to do. You are amazing - thank you for your hard work! It shows!

[nashvilleaquaponics]

Nervous, but humble. Thanks for sharing such an inspiration how something so small, can someday become so big. You're an inspiration of who I hope to become someday.

[chuloherrera]

this is a true story i work for him personally great guy and he is a inspiration if u take the time to listen and learn dreams do come true ppl

[jermainechadingram]

On a human level it looks like it was a hard presentation to give and he looks a little bit out of his element. That being said it makes the presentation and the information that he gave that much more valuable and I congratulate him on his presentation and I am inspired

[helloitisi]

My environmental science teacher pointed me to this video. I didn't realize how important selfish are to sustainable aquaculture. Thanks for a great video and I hope you keep making a difference!

[mariae]

GOOD JOB!!! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATIONAL PERSON!! THANK YOU!!😊😊

[Rillikual]

Unique story that ties shows the application of attainable means to diversify use of the land through a median not typically exploited.

[djowen]

I like your message in this video although it was a short video I've been wanting to do something similar to this for a long time thank you for sharing your story

[SolidarityMediaCrew]

Excellent story and presentation about why aquaculture is an important part of a sustainable future.

[deventennettadams]

I'd love to know, in depth, on how you started your business....

[silverleapers]

Lost me with the fin fish open net pen mis-information...but the rest was a nice story. Thanks for the presentation and the oysters. May your water quality never meet a salmon farm ;-)

[robertroland]

I want to learn can you help me?...I really love this....

[MbisonBalrog]

He needs to do more presentations to get more and more comfortable.

[curtmastor]

Best seafood restaurant in Rhode Island. Bar none.

[austinhk]

Intelligent, Smart, handsome, shave head damn! The Complete Husband material.... LOL

[makesandmoocs]

you look nervous. If not, thats a full bladder