Aquaculture is the most efficient form of animal protein production. It requires less energy than other protein producing sectors because it raises cold blooded animals that do not require energy to generate heat and that use less energy to build their skeletal structures due to a decrease in gravity’s force under water. Aquaculture also requires much less raw material consumption because the feeds require less fresh water and petroleum.

At Open Blue, we challenge ourselves every day to provide our fish with the best environment possible that will cause the least impact to the environment and surrounding communities. Our farm is not located in a sheltered body of water where energy is low and wastes can build up over time; it is located in a highly exposed environment where energy is high and the fish never see the same water twice. Wastes do not build up over time, but are dispersed in massive volumes of water providing life supporting nutrients to the surrounding environment, which is healthier in deep waters.

We believe that in order to be truly sustainable one must find the right balance between economic, social and environmental factors. The reality is that no human activity has zero impact. However, if we are smart about it and conduct ourselves and our business practices in the best and most appropriate manner, our impacts can be negligible and in many cases positive. Open Blue has taken on multiple initiatives to evaluate the life-cycle of our products, including the raw materials we purchase, our day-to-day operations, distribution processes and everything in between. We will continually strive to improve the overall sustainability of our company and our products. As we take on more of these initiatives we will share them with you.

Safety.

The open ocean is the best environment on the planet for fish to thrive, however, it is also one of the toughest work environments for humans. Open Blue’s team operates under very challenging conditions every day, 365 days a year. Fish do not follow weekend or holiday schedules and are not affected by harsh sea conditions of 20 foot swells. At Open Blue, we are always ready and able to care for the fish safely and efficiently. We try to be humble in our approach to open ocean operations and always respect mother nature. Open Blue’s open ocean farm equipment is incredibly robust and our team is equipped with the best tools, knowledge and training the industry can provide. The safety and well being of our team, our fish and the environment is of paramount importance to everyone at Open Blue.

Most of our farm is submerged 30 feet below the surface of the sea where the water is cleaner and more stable than at surface level. Our fish thrive in this comfortable and consistent environment. To manage and maintain our submerged farm, we operate a large team of commercial divers – something that is unique to this industry – who are all certified to international standards and undergo rigorous training.

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