Aquanzo is developing land-based farming systems to cultivate Artemia, a marine zooplankton, using agricultural byproducts as feedstock, thereby producing a sustainable alternative to fishmeal for the aquaculture industry. This approach addresses the impending fish food shortage caused by overexploitation of ocean resources, while minimizing environmental impact.
Funding
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Problem
The aquaculture industry faces a growing shortage of fishmeal, a critical feed ingredient, due to overexploitation of marine resources. This shortage threatens the sustainable growth of aquaculture and global food security. Additionally, industrial processes generate large volumes of nutrient-rich liquid byproducts that are often discarded as waste.
Solution
Aquanzo is developing land-based farming systems to produce Artemia, a marine zooplankton, as a sustainable alternative to fishmeal for aquaculture. The company utilizes agricultural byproducts as feedstock in a controlled, indoor environment, effectively upcycling waste streams into high-value nutrients. This approach reduces the reliance on wild-caught fish, mitigates environmental impact, and provides a consistent, scalable protein source for aquafeed. Aquanzo's technology combines engineering, advanced genetic selection, and precision nutrition to optimize Artemia production and ensure nutritional comparability to fishmeal.
Target Audience
Aquanzo's primary customers are aquaculture farms and animal feed manufacturers seeking sustainable and reliable alternatives to traditional fishmeal.
Features
- Land-based Artemia farming in controlled, indoor tanks
- Utilization of agricultural liquid byproducts as feedstock
- Modular, scalable production system
- Advanced genetic selection for improved Artemia growth and nutritional profile
- Precision nutrition science to optimize Artemia diets
- Artemia meal nutritionally comparable to fishmeal