A sustainable way to meet rising demand for fish
Overfishing and its impact
Overfishing is one of the biggest threats to marine biodiversity today. It puts entire ecosystems under pressure and leads to the rapid decline of fish populations. As global demand for fish continues to grow, we need alternative and sustainable ways to meet it.
(Small scale) fish farming as sustainable alternative
Farming fish, when practiced responsibly, can be a good and sustainable source of nutrition, while taking off pressure off wild fish populations. It is more and more practiced worldwide, and not only in large scale operations. In countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, more attention is being given to small-scale aquaculture and even backyard setups, promoted by the FAO as a way to improve food security. Small-scale farms can work responsibly, since they use few resources, produce little waste and are often managed by local families or communities. Both food and income stay local.
Despite small operation sizes, a professional set-up pays off: water can be recycled, it reduces waste and ensures fish grow in a clean, controlled environment.
Water management and tanks
Water management is at the heart of every professional fish farm set up. Farmers need water storage systems that give them control; over water quality, temperature, flow patterns and hygiene. Efficient water use is also essential. Even the smallest operations more and more often include metal water tanks as cultivation ponds. Why? The corrugated steel of the tanks allows for minimal maintenance and long-term use. Besides, their modular design makes the tanks extremely easy to transport, install or relocate, even at difficult to access places. The greatest advantage of metal water tanks for fish farming, is that the tanks can be produced in every desired height or diameter, tailored to the type of fish being farmed and size of operation.
The advantages of fish farming in metal water tanks
- High control over water quality and circulation
- Climate-resilient and built for outdoor use
- Low maintenance, long lifetime
- Easy to transport, install or relocate
- Supports a closed system: less water and nutrient loss
- Efficient for feeding, harvesting and daily tasks
- Safe for both fish and farmer
- High water capacity on a small area
Minimising environmental impact and SDGs
Our water tanks support the recycling of water and help minimising environmental impact. And the tanks not only help to conserve resources but also improve fish quality. In the face of climate change, installing metal water tanks will help in advancing key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will support water security (SDG 6) and contributes to achieving Zero Hunger (SDG 2) by providing access to healthy and sustainable proteins. It also helps to protect Life Below Water (SDG 14) as it relieves pressure at wild fish stocks.
We support the shift toward more responsible food systems. Our tanks are part of that, helping (small scale) farmers to produce fish in a controlled and sustainable way. Aquaculture holds the key to meeting the growing demand sustainably.
Curious how our tanks support fish farmers around the world? Explore our aquaculture projects:
