Women steering the course for the Caribbean

BioMar is proud to support women who are passionate about aquaculture and marine science. In 2023, we announced our sponsorship of Women in Caribbean Aquaculture (WiCA), a network of female professionals and students dedicated to advancing the aquaculture industry in the region.

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BioMar is proud to support women who are passionate about aquaculture and marine science. In 2023, we announced our sponsorship of Women in Caribbean Aquaculture (WiCA), a network of female professionals and students dedicated to advancing the aquaculture industry in the region.

Throughout the year, WiCA members achieved impressive milestones. Juli-Anne Russo joined BioMar at the LAQUA event in Panama, where she gained valuable experience and insights. Meanwhile, Mia Avril expanded her expertise by participating in a Microbiota Workshop in the Netherlands. Juli-Anne's commitment to the field was acknowledged when she won a Fulbright Specialist Programme Award for her innovative project on integrating local ingredients into small-scale Bahamian fish farms.

These achievements highlight the significant contributions that WiCA members are making to the development and innovation of aquaculture in the Caribbean.


To continue promoting this growth, we are excited to announce that we are sponsoring four talented women from WiCA to attend the LAQUA 2024 event later this month in Colombia.

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  • Women chatting at networking at a conference setting

    Leading the future for the next generation of women in STEM

    At BioMar, we believe that equality is crucial to change the world. That is why we are proud to announce our participation in the Lead the Future campaign, led by Above & Beyond. This initiative aims to close the gender gap in STEM by empowering young women to pursue careers and leadership roles in these fields.

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    Helen Hamilton: a story about passion in sustainability

    Helen Hamilton, Global Sustainability Manager at BioMar Group, is one of our North American women who has made significant contributions to the aquaculture industry

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    Mia Avril: Innovating in Nutrition for a Sustainable Caribbean Aquaculture

    From Saint Lucia to the Bahamas, Mia Avril’s journey in aquaculture is fueled by passion and a commitment to sustainable solutions.

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    Silia Woodside: Leading Coral Restoration in The Bahamas

    Silia’s journey from a small Bahamian fishing village to a leader in coral restoration is a story of passion, science, and a deep commitment to saving our oceans.

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    Kyla Zatti: a journey of hard work and innovation in fish nutrition

    At BioMar, we are honoured to work with a group of brilliant and dedicated North American women driving aquaculture development.

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    Risha Alleyne: Transforming Caribbean Aquaculture One Step at a Time

    Risha Alleyne’s journey from Trinidad and Tobago to becoming a leader in Caribbean aquaculture is driven by her vision for sustainable food security and her commitment to empowering communities through innovation and education.

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    Monica Juarez: a dream to battle food insecurity

    Monica Juarez Ceballos, R&D Senior Scientist at BioMar, is one of our North American women that helps advance the aquaculture industry. Originally from Mexico City, Monica has spent the past 16 years living in Norway, where she has integrated herself in the Nordic country without loosing any of her Mexican side.

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    Juli-Anne Russo: Building the Caribbean Aquaculture through Innovation

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