Francois Beyers
Specialisms: Mental health, environmental conservation, sustainable community development
Francois Beyers, co-founder of Câr-y-Môr, is an advocate for the ocean and sustainable aquaculture.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, his early life was spent surfing the waves and exploring the kelp forests, which fostered a deep-seated passion for marine conservation.
This passion, combined with a desire to instil similar values in his children, led him to create Câr-y-Môr in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Câr-y-Môr, which translates to "For the Love of the Sea," is Wales' first community-owned regenerative seaweed and shellfish farm.
It embodies a unique blend of ocean farming, seafood processing, and educational outreach, aiming to enhance the Welsh coastline's well-being and the local community's economic resilience.
Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Francois is an inspirational speaker, sharing his journey from software development to sustainable ocean farming, the challenges of regulatory navigation, and the transformative potential of integrating community, conservation, and commerce for environmental sustainability.
