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Seabed remediation remains one of the most operationally complex and costly environmental requirements for Chile’s salmon producers. To address this challenge, Moleaer and Semarco SpA have partnered to integrate nanobubble technology into remediation work across the aquaculture sector, accelerating natural recovery processes in seabeds while improving the effectiveness and economics of remediation activities.
Chile’s salmon industry operates under strict environmental regulations and increasing scrutiny of benthic conditions beneath farming sites. As environmental expectations evolve, salmon producers are seeking efficient solutions that restore seabed conditions more effectively.
Initial field deployments indicate that this technology may reduce remediation timelines and costs by 20 to 30 percent compared with conventional remediation methods. These improvements are driven by enhanced oxygen availability within impacted sediments, which accelerates the biological and chemical processes responsible for breaking down accumulated organic material.
“Chile’s salmon industry has demonstrated a strong commitment to responsible environmental stewardship,” said Warren Russell, chief commercial officer at Moleaer, in a press release. “Our collaboration with Semarco demonstrates that environmental performance and operational efficiency can advance together. By combining Moleaer’s proven nanobubble solutions with local remediation expertise, we can help producers restore seabed conditions faster while improving the economics of remediation.”
After evaluating multiple technology alternatives, Semarco selected Moleaer as its nanobubble technology partner based on the company’s global deployment scale, engineering depth, and proven performance in aquaculture environments. By combining Moleaer’s globally proven nanobubble engineering with Semarco’s local remediation expertise, the partnership will deliver scalable, reliable solutions capable of supporting large-scale seabed recovery programmes across Chile’s salmon farming industry.
“By integrating Moleaer’s technology with our operational capabilities in maritime and environmental services, we can accelerate natural recovery processes in impacted sediments while improving the efficiency of remediation work carried out for producers,” said Christian Fuentes at Semarco.
Semarco brings extensive operational experience in Chile’s salmon sector and deep local expertise in seabed remediation and regulatory execution. The company operates across key aquaculture regions and is included in the official registry of companies authorised by Subpesca (Chile’s Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture) to conduct seabed remediation activities.
