Marius Hugo

Marius Hugo is the Chief Operating Officer of Abagold, an aquaculture facility in Hermanus, South Africa. Under his leadership, the facility has significantly improved its management of harmful algal blooms, learning from a devastating event in 2017 that resulted in the loss of 40% of their abalone stock. Hugo emphasizes the importance of preparedness and the integration of advanced monitoring systems to safeguard the aquaculture industry against future environmental threats.