The AgriMarine Group of Companies
2015
The AgriMarine Group of Companies
Fin Fish Farming Specialists
AgriMarine Holdings Inc. is a Canadian-based producer of sustainable
fin fish and a developer of proprietary fish farming Clean Technology,
managed by an experienced team of aquaculture technology pioneers.
AgriMarine is a portfolio company of Dundee Agriculture, a
subsidiary of Dundee Corporation.
AgriMarine is a producer of salmonids in British Columbia and China,
and is positioning itself as a leading innovator of sustainable aquaculture
systems worldwide. We bring the most advanced aquaculture technologies
and fish farming practices into our farms.
• Growth in farming will require higher technological requirements and use of Best Aquaculture
Practices to be cost efficient and to manage the challenges inherent in fish farming.
AgriMarine Holdings Inc.
Technology
• The global market for aquaculture is $137 billion and still growing to meet consumer demand.
The industry is expected to reach USD $202.96 billion by 2020.
Farming
AgriMarine Technologies Inc.
AgriMarine Industries Inc.
Technology developer, consultancy services
and equipment provider
Oversees farming operations
West Coast Fishculture
(Lois Lake) Ltd.
Producer of Lois Lake Steelhead
Benxi AgriMarine
Industries Inc.
Producer of Pacific Salmon in China
• Our ‘Clean Tech’ patented farm model enables us to undertake large expansion in the
industry as use of traditional farming methods become increasingly restricted.
• AgriMarine is poised to capitalize on this opportunity by offering its technological
solutions on a tank sale and licensing/royalty basis, targeting the Norwegian market.
West Coast Fishculture (Lois Lake) Ltd.
Farming Healthy, Nutritious, Great-tasting and Sustainable
Steelhead Since 1973
AgriMarine’s flagship farm is West Coast Fishculture,
the premier producer of Steelhead salmon in British Columbia.
Our premium brand of OceanWise™ recommended Lois Lake Steelhead
is one of the leading brands of fin fish featured in top restaurants
across the province.
Since acquiring West Coast Fishculture in December, 2013, AgriMarine
is rapidly developing its domestic farming business by increasing
its fish production from our current 600 tonnes to an expanded
license of 3,000 tonnes.
Our highly nutritional and flavourful Steelhead
are the result of the ideal combination of healthy
broodstock, clean waters and carefully selected
feed that meets the nutritional needs of our
fish. Reared in a stress-free environment
with no antibiotics, our Lois Lake Steelhead are
harvested, processed in-house and immediately
chilled to ensure maximum quality and freshness.
West Coast Fishculture has a market-ready
product, a sizable work in progress inventory
and well established sales and distribution
channels. Its Lois Lake Steelhead brand is sold
to the Harmony Group (Cactus Club Café
Restaurants, Earls Restaurants, Joey’s), Glowbal
Group of Restaurants (Glowbal, Italian Kitchen),
Milestones Restaurants, and Costco stores and is
also featured in top Vancouver restaurants such
as Four Seasons, Hawksworth, and Black
& Blue. The fish is recommended by the
Vancouver Aquarium’s esteemed
certification program, Ocean
Wise™, as oceanfriendly.
Four AgriMarine System™ tanks are operating at
West Coast, with two more under construction.
Our expansion plans will build on our existing
base at WCFC, with accretive acquisitions or
joint venture partnerships of existing sites
in British Columbia to achieve a
four-farm target.
Simple Fish Soil Amendment
For the Production of Organic Crops
The waste cuttings from Ocean Wise™ recommended Lois Lake Steelhead,
are utilized and converted into high nutrient soil amendment and sold
to wholesalers and retailers, mainly in Western Canada.
Our soil amendment is approved for the production of organic products in
compliance with the requirements of the Canadian Organic Standards (COS)
as well as the USDA National Organic Program.
Simply Fish has been successfully used to treat
seeds prior to planting, works exceptionally
well as a foliar spray, has natural fungicidal
properties protecting roots, raises sugar
content in plants, and produces thick root
vegetables, as the amino acids provide
stimulus for root growth hormones.
Simply Fish is an earth-friendly product, where
the fish waste from our farm is being converted
into a secondary revenue stream. Simply Fish is
sold in containers in varying sizing, from 250 mls
-1L, 4L, 20 L to and 1000 litres barrels.
CANADIAN ORGANIC STANDARDS
USDA NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM
Benxi AgriMarine Inc.
China’s Premier Commercial Pacific Salmon Farm
AgriMarine has been in the business of producing and selling fish in
China through its wholly-owned subsidiary since 2010, utilizing its
proprietary AgriMarine System™ tanks. Situated in Northern China,
Benxi AgriMarine is the only commercial producer of Coho and Chinook
salmon in the domestic market and is considered a Pioneer.
Benxi AgriMarine has the advantages of local production which translates into
reduced transportation costs, duties and import taxes over imported salmon. There
are currently six AgriMarine System™ tanks in operation at the Guanmenshan
Reservoir site, with crops of Chinook and Coho salmon, which are sold to franchise
restaurants, seafood distributors, supermarkets and smoked salmon outfits with
a combination of live, fresh and frozen filleted product under Benxi AgriMarine’s
Eco-Salmon brand label. Future expansion plans include land-based recirculating
aquaculture systems (RAS) in order to expand production beyond 1,200 metric tons.
AgriMarine Technologies Inc.
Since 2000, AgriMarine has been a leading innovator in the development
of aquaculture systems. From designing advanced land-based rearing
environments and hatcheries to pioneering the design and engineering
of floating closed containment tanks, AgriMarine has been leading
the industry in sustainability.
AgriMarine launched AgriMarine
Technologies Inc. (ATI) as its technology
division, aimed at generating business in the
development and sales of goods and services in the
aquaculture and Cleantech space in order to capitalize
on the growing market for sustainable aquaculture systems
in North America and around the world.
ATI provides tank procurement and installation services to the farming
division internally and support external tank sales and leasing or royalty
agreements as may be developed. ATI also undertakes fish-farming
related equipment sales and engineering consultancy services.
We customize our designs to meet the specific needs of our clients, for
a variety of designs and rearing environment, anywhere in the world
AgriMarine’s
proprietary commercialscale technology for
aquaculture has established
a new model and standard for
sustainable fish farming. The
AgriMarine System™ is a flow-through,
floating, solid-walled tank that creates
a more secure, reliable and efficient fish
rearing environment.
Designing Innovative Aquaculture Solutions
Our Services
Our Technologies
• Feasibility studies
• Complete design and build services
• AgriMarine System™ Floating Semi-Closed
Containment Tanks
• Design and construction of Recirculating
• Floating semi-closed raceways designs
• Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
• Deep Injection O2 system (DIOS)
• Design and construction of aquaponics systems
• Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (DOS) and
• Site specific farm management system
development
• Dissolved gas management systems
• After-sales service, training, maintenance
and support
• Autonomous Control of Aquaculture
Systems (ACAS)
• Offshore mooring system design
• Aquaculture bio-product conversion
to fertilizer
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Nutrient recovery and dewatering
• Low Head High Volume Pumps
Our team of engineers works
with each client to design and
build optimized rearing facilities with
tailor-made solutions for a wide range
of aquaculture species. From feasibility
studies, to site selection reports, project
and construction management and installation,
ATI works with clients who want to improve their
sustainability and profitability through the application
of innovative technology.
AgriMarine System™ Floating Semi-Closed Containment Tanks
AgriMarine Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
The AgriMarine System™ are floating semi-closed containment tanks that
combine the environmental and husbandry benefits of land-based fish
farming with the low operational costs of open net pen aquaculture.
ATI is developing RAS technologies for applications where water
access is restricted or where limited water resources are available
for land-based farm production.
Our proprietary aquatic farm management
technology provides optimized conditions for the
rearing of finfish in fresh or sea water conditions.
Controlled dissolved oxygen content, nutrient
recovery, low energy footprint, temperature
modulation, and instant mortality recovery
are just some of the benefits of this floating,
semi-closed system.
Key Features of the AgriMarine System :
TM
• Energy efficiency with low head, high flow
pump
• Semi-Closed system for effective management
of rearing environment
• Able to operate in fresh and salt water
environments in any temperature
• Risk mitigation from algae and low dissolved
oxygen events
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
are land-based, closed containment rearing
systems with full water treatment and recycling
technologies employed, that offer economic and
fish husbandry benefits to the farmer. RAS allows
water quality of the rearing environment to be
controlled, thus accelerating fish growth and
crop turnover, while the entry of pathogens is
minimized, as only small make up
water flows need be treated.
• Adjustable intake depth for source water
temperature control
• Integrated oxygen supplementation and
control systems
• Demonstrated sea lice reduction
• Improved feed utilization
• Ideally suited for post-smolt production
• Technology tested and proven for salmon
and trout; also suitable for sea bream, sea bass,
barramundi, sable fish, sturgeon and other species
A better way to farm:
• Controls oxygen levels
• Moderates in-tank temperature
• Captures nutrients
• Mitigates sea lice
• Outfitted with our proprietary Nutrient
Recovery System which turns potentially
deleterious waste into feedstock for the
production of high value organic fertilizers
Drawing courtesy of JLH Consulting
Key Features of RAS:
• Fish products can command premium pricing
• Improves feed conversion ratios
• Optimizes growth rates
• Provides a consistent biomass once
steady-state is reached
• Increases bio security
• Controls water temperature
and salinity levels
ATI Floating Semi-Closed Raceway Technology
Deepwater Injection Oxygenation System (DIOS)
ATI is developing a commercial scale floating raceway system along
the same principles of our semi-closed containment technology for fish
production. ATI’s floating raceway technology provides the same control
over water quality as circular containment systems but can be deployed in
smaller water bodies such as man-made ponds and rehabilitated gravel pits.
High transfer efficiency oxygenation at low power is a challenge
for farmers. The DIOS was developed to oxygenate water at
a lower power consumption. Initially developed for fresh
water applications, this system may be used in
either fresh or ocean water.
Key Features of the Floating Raceway Technology:
Key Features of the DIOS:
• Temperature modulation
• Provides a high transfer efficiency for oxygen supplementation.
• Efficient removal of settleable solids
• Outfitted with adjustable ports that allow users to draw water
from surface down to 30 metres depth, which provides temperature
modulation and avoidance of deleterious biota at certain depths.
• Control of dissolved oxygen levels
• Control of water velocity
• Water quality control modules such as biofiltration
and oxygen enhancement can be added
• May be adaptable for a variety of applications to achieve the
oxygenation needs of an individual site and species farmed. Oxygen Cone Prototype
Gas Diffusion Systems (GDS)
Autonomous Control of Aquaculture Systems (ACAS)
Typical aluminum oxygen stones corrode in ocean waters and are
difficult to clean. Our serviceable stones can be taken apart during
cleaning cycles and offer a full range of replacement parts. Our diffusers
are designed for many oxygen and gas transfer applications, from
waste water to fish farming and everything in-between.
This monitoring and control system provides remote
user access for both monitoring and adjustment
of rearing environment control systems.
Key Features of the GDS:
• Ceramic diffusers are interchangeable and may be refurbished multiple
times before replacement is necessary, which makes them easily serviceable.
• Housings are stainless steel, and while more expensive than the aluminum
housings from other manufacturers, will last indefinitely in both salt and
fresh water applications.
• Diffusers have a 60 square inch surface area, and operate at maximum 50 psi.
• Offer lower pressure differential in order to save power.
ATI developed the ACAS to provide autonomous
control of computer and machinery equipment.
The ACAS ensures that computers can make rapid
adjustments without the need for someone present
at a farm site 24-7. Local data is uploaded to a
Cloud which allows for remote access to data in real
time, letting the farmer monitor a farm remotely,
anytime of the day. Cloud servers send out text
messages to farmers to alert them of any issues.
Key Features of the ACAS:
• Wireless communication between devices
makes this system unique.
• Modular set up allows easy incorporation
into existing systems.
• Monitors variables, sensors and pumps
for instruments, and provides automated
controls based on variables and
parameters set.
• Currently developing new wireless
sensors that can be battery-powered
and are easily connected without the
need for power.
• Data hosting is also available. Alumina Membrane Fine Bubble Diffuser
The Vacuum Air Lift (VAL) Water Recycling for Aquaculture
The patented Vacuum AirLift (VAL) is a new, sustainable and efficient
water treatment system that delivers state of the art efficiency in gas
stripping and fine particle removal in a RAS water treatment system
for use in fish and shrimp farms. The VAL provides water circulation,
aeration, gas stripping, and micro particle extraction with
one single device.
Key Features:
• Versatile and simple technology platform with three basic functions: Micro
particle extraction, water circulation,
and gas exchange
Water Circulation – GAS EXCHANGE – Particle Extraction
Safe for the Environment
Safe for the Production Process
• No chemicals or additives
• Spill safe (system under vacuum)
• Fluid is not in contact with any electrical/
mechanical element
Safe for the Operators
• Robust and stable materials (non-electrostatic
and resistant to most chemical products)
• Low pressure (15 psi) = low risk
• Under vacuum = can hold hazardous gasses
• The system can function in rough
environments
Low energy tool for water
recycling in low head RAS:
• Water circulation for 2-3 Wh/m3 of water
circulated
•CO2 stripping for 3-10 Wh/m3 of water treated
3
• Particulate removal for 10-30 Wh/m
of water treated
• Tolerates stoppages and restarts without human intervention
• Electrical motors can be
positioned safely away from operations
Operating requirements/specifications
• Freshwater flow rates from 100 to
150 m3/h per unit
• Saltwater flow rates from 75 to
100 m3/h per unit
• Degassing capacity – CO2 stripping
down to 5 mg/L
• Easy and economical to set up and use,
improves energy efficiency
AgriMarine Technologies is the
exclusive distributor of this innovative
water treatment system for aquaculture
applications in Canada and the United States
Head Office
1401-1130 West Pender Street
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada, V6E 4A4
T: 604-568-4672
F: 604-568-4673
AgriMarine Technologies Inc.
240-1829 Beaufort Avenue
Comox, B.C.
Canada, V9M 1R9
T: 250-941-3099
F: 250-941-3081
1-844-941-3099 (North America)
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