Microalgae, particularly diatoms, are fundamental to the marine aquatic food chain, serving as the cornerstone of life in the oceans. Given their essential role in forming the phytoplankton of the oceans, diatoms are crucial for the cultivation of aquatic species such as mollusks, shrimp and fish, making them indispensable in aquaculture.
Presently, most aquacultural enterprises produce their own supply of diatoms. The diatom cultures can be fed directly to the feeding animals on-demand, thereby eliminating the necessity for separate harvesting and processing. While on-site production may be cost-effective for small-scale enterprises, mass production of diatoms poses a significant challenge for many marine hatcheries and nurseries. The problem of high costs of individual hatcheries producing their own diatoms is compounded by the scarcity of expertise and desire to focus on core business which commonly leads to crashes of diatoms at critical periods.
At i-MAF, we offer high-quality diatom feeds that allow hatcheries to focus on their core operations. Our preserved, Omega-3-rich diatom products are meticulously developed to meet the nutritional, physical and biosecurity needs of marine hatcheries.
