One trial reported sludge accumulation of only 5 cm compared with an expected 70 cm under conventional conditions.
Around 80 million seabream and seabass juveniles will be released this season, up from 50 million in 2025.
MacDonald brings extensive experience across aquaculture, food production and supply chain management.
The State Department is leading the Blue Economy and Fisheries process as part of broader efforts to modernise oversight of the fast-growing sector.
In the fisheries sector, the package includes five major projects spanning algae cultivation, abalone farming and shrimp production, alongside a tuna fattening project using floating cages.
The exhibition is expected to attract over 600 exhibitors from 40 countries, including 12 country pavilions, and more than 20,000 visitors.
The vaccine is designed to protect against a broad range of bacterial and viral diseases, including infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), furunculosis, cold-water vibriosis, vibriosis, winter ulcer disease and yersiniosis.
The company has historically focused on species such as salmon, trout, seabass and seabream.
Domestic production stands at roughly 250,000-300,000 tonnes, leaving a supply gap that drives imports of more than 200,000 tonnes each year.
The world’s population is projected to approach 10 billion by 2050, requiring about 60% more food to meet rising demand. More than half of that…