Santomar, formerly known as Earth Ocean Farms, is a leading company in regenerative aquaculture, based in Baja California Sur, Mexico. They focus on farming species like totoaba, red snapper, and oysters using sustainable practices.
Sol Azul is a sustainable oyster farm located in Baja California, Mexico, renowned for its premium Pacific and Kumamoto oysters. The farm operates in pristine tidal lagoons, including Laguna San Ignacio, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a critical habitat for marine wildlife. These lagoons provide ideal conditions for oyster farming, thanks to their clean, nutrient-rich waters, which contribute to the unique flavor profiles of the oysters.
Open Blue Cobia is a premium, sustainably farmed fish raised in the open ocean, specifically off the coast of Panama. Open Blue uses advanced aquaculture technology, including deep-water submersible net pens located far from coastal areas to reduce environmental impact. This approach allows the cobia to grow in natural ocean currents, promoting a healthy fish with rich Omega-3 content.
Innovasea is a global leader in developing advanced aquatic solutions, particularly for aquaculture and fish tracking. Their expertise lies in open-ocean aquaculture, offering innovative technologies and platforms that enhance fish farming practices and environmental monitoring.
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is a globally recognized full-service contract R&D Organization that specializes in developing tailored solutions to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in the aquaculture industry. Our world-class research teams and state-of-art facilities are equipped to support a diverse range of projects from discovery through final product development and testing.
Blue Ocean Mariculture is the only commercial open-ocean fish farm in the United States, located off the coast of Kona, Hawaii. They specialize in raising Hawaiian Kanpachi (Seriola rivoliana), also known as Almaco Jack. The farm is committed to producing high-quality, sustainably raised seafood, and was the first U.S. finfish farm to receive the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.
Onda focuses on aquaculture research, specializing in sustainable practices that aim to address the pressing challenges of the industry. Their work spans various aspects of aquaculture, including fish nutrition, breeding, waste management, and bioactive nutrient generation. Onda operates state-of-the-art research facilities on Prince Edward Island, Canada, and collaborates with pharmaceutical companies, aquatic farms, and feed producers to drive innovation in the sector.
SalmoGen is a new company formed to develop a sustainable domestic supply of Atlantic salmon broodstock and eggs in the United States. The initiative was launched in 2022 and is backed by key investors such as Cuna Del Mar, Builders Vision, and Xcelerate Aqua, along with the Penobscot Indian Nation. SalmoGen’s mission is to alleviate reliance on imported salmon eggs by producing up to 25 million eggs annually by 2027, aimed at both U.S. and international markets. This project will address biosecurity risks and supply challenges currently faced by U.S. salmon farmers.