Hatchery In-A-Box
We have now incorporated our highly successful Aquahive® product into the design of a novel Hatchery In-a-Box, which incorporates a complete hatchery solution from holding and conditioning broodstock lobsters to the production of juveniles. This complete hatchery solution, which is available in four different models, occupies a small footprint, in one or more specifically fitted out and adapted sea containers, which can be easily transported around the world to coastal areas, harbours and even green field sites. This is a further way we assist the sustainability of such an iconic species, protected the livelihoods of not only today’s fisherman and communities but also for future generations. The Hatchery In-a-Box concept offers the advantage of being movable, allowing clients to easily relocate their operations if a site is seasonal or if a more advantageous site is found. It also allows operations to be tested in different seaside locations.
The Hatchery In-a-Box is a culmination of ideas to produce a low footprint clawed lobster hatchery, which can be located in sensitive locations that may have limited opportunities in regards to planning consent for fixed buildings.
Fully insulated and temperature controlled, the Hatchery In-a-Box can be scaled from 20ft to 40ft containers depending on the customer's individual requirements. It utiilises a plug and play concept, whereby once power is connected to the main electrical supply and sea water connected to the filtration systems, customers can begin clawed lobster farming and restocking. The concept eliminates the hassle of building large hatcheries on land, coming fully equipped with everything to get you started as well as a range of support options and training packages.
- 20ft Container
- 4 x Aquahives
- 7 x 200 litre Larval Upwellers
- In a 20-week season approx. 40,000 juveniles would be ready for release back into a wild fishery
- Extra features available to enhance production beyond the 20-week season would be the temperature and photoperiod manipulating light system with water chiller/heater