Blue Planet Ecosystems develops Land-based Automated Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (LARA) that enable rapid establishment of fish production facilities with capacities ranging from 10 to 200 tons per year. This technology addresses overfishing by providing a sustainable method for producing seafood in ecosystems designed to align with natural processes.
Funding
$4.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Overfishing depletes marine ecosystems, while traditional aquaculture can have negative environmental impacts. Establishing fish production facilities can be time-consuming and require significant infrastructure investment.
Solution
Blue Planet Ecosystems offers Land-based Automated Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (LARA) that enable the rapid deployment of sustainable fish production facilities. These systems, ranging in capacity from 10 to 200 tons per year, provide a method for producing seafood in ecosystems designed to mimic natural processes. LARA aims to address overfishing by offering a sustainable alternative that prioritizes healthy food production, environmental responsibility, and animal welfare.
Target Audience
The primary customers are fish producers seeking to establish or expand sustainable aquaculture operations.
Features
- Automated recirculating aquaculture systems for land-based fish production
- Modular design allows for rapid setup and scalability, ranging from 10 to 200 tons annual capacity
- Ecosystems designed to align with natural processes, promoting sustainability