Ecocean’s technique of capturing, ranching and then releasing wild fish offers an alternative to traditional aquaculture – enhancing rather than exploiting marine ecosystems – but can it be made to pay?
In Normandy, oysters reign supreme, but a new land-based ulva producer, Magma Seaweed, hopes to disrupt the tides with a novel two-pronged farming approach.
French startup Agriloops has recently launched its first commercial-scale saline aquaponics facility, in a bid to produce environmentally responsible shrimp and vegetables for the local market.
Thomas Miard, founder of Les 4 Marais, believes that working with nature, not against it, is the key to unlocking aquaculture systems that are both productive and regenerative. From coral restoration in Australia, to seahorse breeding on the French coast, his …
Silvain Charbonneau, Seaducer’s COO, believes that smart, scalable innovations will help reinvigorate the oyster farming industry and attract a new generation of growers – ensuring the sector remains resilient in the face of climate and labour challenges.
Tristan Macquet believes that bringing new techniques into France’s oyster farming industry will bring new blood into the sector – helping to ensure it’s alive, well and supporting coastal communities for at least another generation.
In the face of rising mortality rates caused by warming sea temperatures, Saumon de France - Europe's most southernly net pen salmon producer - has had to significantly modify its production cycle, and is looking to expand both offshore and onshore.
L’Esturgeonnière is France’s only sturgeon farm that both hatches its own fish and sells its own caviar, under the Perlita brand – selling it to more than 30 countries around the globe.
A new aquafeed delivery system, inspired by the food manufacturing and engineering industry, is gaining traction in trout farms in France and is now poised for international expansion.
