Submerged SeaStation near Kona, Hawaii

OceanSpar delivers high performance fish pens, operating equipment and support services to leading offshore aquaculture companies. We support the development of a productive and sustainable marine aquaculture industry and believe open ocean aquaculture is vital to meeting the world’s growing demand for sustainable seafood.

Closing the Seafood Gap

Global seafood consumption is expanding rapidly. The recent biennial FAO report estimates that total seafood production will grow 24% (to 163 million tons) between 2000 and 2020. Growth drivers include increased per capita consumption for better health in developed countries, and the addition of new consumers in developing countries. However, seafood production through wild-catch fisheries has reached equilibrium in most well-managed fisheries and is declining in most poorly managed fisheries. It is clear that the world’s growing demand for seafood must be met through aquaculture production, which is expected to double by 2020.

Why Go Offshore?

Consumers are demanding a wider range of seafood choices, including access to new species. They also want higher levels of fish quality, produced in environmentally friendly ways. Near-shore and freshwater aquaculture sites are often limited by slow water exchange (pollution risks) and competing uses. Land-based aquaculture options are limited by the high energy costs associated with water recirculation. Offshore aquaculture operations in higher energy, more exposed sites have few competing uses for lease areas, have faster water exchange for healthier fish and reduced environmental risk, and allow access to a variety of native ocean species.

Working with Producers

OceanSpar helps clients meet the challenges of open ocean aquaculture. Our fish pens are proven technology with successful harvest histories. We provide a full range of stocking, feeding, and harvesting solutions to streamline operations. Our engineering expertise and experience help clients develop the right infrastructure for their unique marine aquaculture grow-out needs.