The planned rollout follows Indonesia’s broader expansion of its thematic inland aquaculture programme.
Critics warn that open-net farms could threaten wild salmon through escapes, disease and pollution.
High feed costs, limited access to quality fish seed and weak fish health systems are among the key barriers to aquaculture growth.
The interim financing was oversubscribed with participation from private investors, family offices, and venture capital across the UK, Norway, and the European Union.
The Yacouta project was stocked about six months before the first harvest and is part of a broader government strategy to increase domestic fish production.
Antarctic krill fishery set to close this week, as precautionary management measures take effect.
The farm has 15 ponds and produces about 100,000 fish a year
Tuhlub Al Mustadama and Simak are launching a pilot project to produce sustainable fish feed from local algae and seaweed resources.
The hatcheries aim to increase the supply of fingerlings to local fish farmers.
The certification marks another important milestone in the continued expansion of BioMar’s global network of ASC-certified feed production facilities.