Aquaculture: Ocean Blue Carbon Meets UN-SDGS

David Moore's first degree was Hons Botany and Zoology, completing a PhD in Fungal Genetics and awarded DSc in Mycology (genetics, molecular biology, enzymology, developmental biology, mathematical modelling, evolution). David also has interests in space biology and planetary sciences. Published books include: 21st Century Guidebook to Fungi; Fungal Biology in the Origin and Emergence of Life; Fungal Conservation: Issues and Solutions; Fungal Morphogenesis; Biological and Medical Research in Space; Evolutionary Biology of the Fungi; Developmental Biology of Higher Fungi.

Matthias Heilweck has 30 years' experience of business administration and management during his career as an independent industrial supplier. Oceanography has always been the focus of his spare time, despite living about 1000 km away from the coast. Matthias is now close to retirement and can devote more time to oceanography. In the best traditions of European amateur scientists, he is a non-academic freethinker who has developed ideas to help preserve the oceans as a healthy and sustainable food source for mankind.

Peter Petros is a research analyst and trained engineer working in mycological aspects of water and environmental engineering (fungi contribute to 10 out of the 17 UN SDGs). Presently working for Kääpä Biotech, a biotechnology company committed to healthier humans and ecosystems, which researches and develops novel industry solutions with fungi. His projects are aimed at ecological restoration, bioremediation and wastewater treatment. Skills are in Soil and Water engineering, Water Science, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology and Conceptual Analysis.