Innovation in Marine Aquaculture
We promote more profitable, sustainable and resilient projects
At Skama Aquaculture, we help producers, investors, and government agencies transform ideas into high-performing marine aquaculture operations. We combine applied science, field experience, and digital tools to reduce risks, accelerate decisions, and improve results every day.
Why does innovation matter in aquaculture?
Aquaculture is evolving rapidly: new species, environmental demands, cost pressures, and volatile markets. Innovation is not a luxury; it's essential for competing. Our proposal:
Productivity
Optimization of densities, feeding and management to increase FCR and specific growth.
Sustainability and social license
Dispersion models, efficient water use and certifications (ASC, BAP, ISO 14001).
Health resilience
Biosafety and surveillance programs to reduce mortality and antimicrobial use.
Value and traceability
Real-time data and supply chain integration.
Growing and Feeding Conditions
Two essential pillars for success in aquaculture
In marine aquaculture, the success of a project depends on multiple variables, but two pillars stand out as essential for animal welfare and long-term profitability: the quality of cultivation conditions and the quality of food and food management strategies.
Cultivation conditions
Create the right environment
Healthy animals thrive in environments that fit their biological needs. Badly managed conditions generate stress, disease outbreaks and economic losses. On the contrary, a well-designed and carefully maintained environment ensures resilience and performance.
Key aspects of cultivation conditions
Water quality
Maintain optimal levels of oxygen, temperature, salinity and pH to reduce stress and improve growth
Sowing density
Balance biomass to avoid overcrowding, which increases aggression, reduces growth and weakens immunity
Infrastructure and design
Cages, tanks or ponds that are reliable and adapted to hydrodynamic forces, minimising the risk of leakage and injuries
Biosafety
Strict entry, cleaning and disease prevention protocols to protect animal health
Well-being monitoring
Regular observation of behaviour, external condition and stress indicators.
Impact
Adequate growing conditions directly improve survival, reduce the need for antibiotics and increase the consistency of production cycles.
Food and nutrition
Fuel for growth and health
Nutrition is the highest operating cost in aquaculture, but also the most powerful factor to drive the growth, health and quality of the product. Feeding is not just about providing calories; it is about optimising digestibility, nutritional balance and efficiency in the use of food.
Key aspects of Food and nutrition
Food quality
Use of high quality and traceable raw materials, adapted to each species and stage of life
Nutritional formulation
Balance between proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals for optimal growth and better immunity
Food strategies
Precision feeding techniques (automatic feeders, demand feeders, camera monitoring) to maximise intake and minimise waste
FCR (Food Conversion Factor)
Continuous monitoring and adjustment to achieve efficient use of food
Sustainability
Responsible supply (alternative proteins, reduction of fishmeal, circular economy ingredients) to reduce the environmental footprint
Impact
Better nutrition means greater growth, better food conversion, stronger immune systems, higher quality product and lower costs per kilo.