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BioMar has equipped its Hirtshals facility with 27 RAS specifically to conduct controlled and large-scale testing on these species

BioMar Scales Up R&D for Yellowtail Kingfish and Barramundi to Fuel Global Expansion

  (DENMARK, 5/1/2026)

Advanced Research Hub in Denmark Drives Innovation for New High-Value Marine Species

BioMar is significantly expanding its research and development operations at the Aquaculture Technology Centre (ATC) in HirtshalsDenmark. This strategic move aims to bolster the company’s global portfolio by integrating new species, specifically focusing on the scientific requirements of Yellowtail Kingfish and Barramundi to deliver precision nutritional solutions across international markets.

Photo: Biomar

A Powerhouse of European Aquaculture Research

As the largest facility within the BioMar network and one of the most sophisticated in EuropeATC Hirtshals serves as the backbone for the company's innovation. The site is equipped with:

  • 15 experimental trial units.

  • 27 recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

  • Over 350 individual tanks for large-scale, controlled testing.

The center leverages over 30 years of experience in supplying Seabass and Seabream producers and 20 years of dedicated trials in Hirtshals. This deep expertise in Mediterranean marine species provides the foundation for expanding into more diverse biological and geographical sectors.

Photo: Biomar

From Cold-Water Roots to Tropical Frontiers

While the facility was originally known for its work with cold-water species like Salmon and Trout, it has pivoted toward the growing demand for warm-water aquaculture. Following successful trials with Yellowtail Kingfish—a species vital to BioMar’s interests in Europe and Australia—the center is now prioritizing Barramundi.

This species is identified as a massive growth opportunity in Southeast Asia and Australia. Upcoming projects will focus on:

  • Developing specialized feeding strategies.

  • Enhancing biological performance.

  • Refining predictive models for fish growth and health.

BioMar has been marketing feed for Barramundi and Yellowtail Kingfish, as these species are gradually expanding their production using RAS systems. Photo: Biomar / FIS

Leadership Perspectives

“Expanding into new species is a natural step as aquaculture continues to evolve,” says Simon Wadsworth, Global R&D Director at BioMar“Our role is to generate the scientific knowledge needed to support farmers with reliable, well-documented nutritional solutions adapted to each species and production environment.”

For the regional markets, the impact is immediate. “For BioMar AustraliaBarramundi and Yellowtail Kingfish are two of the most promising species in Australian aquaculture,” says David Whyte, Managing Director of BioMar Australia“They are central to the growth of the country’s warm-temperate and tropical sector and we need to support the fishes nutritional requirements under Australia’s range of production systems and environments. Our commitment to the success of Aquaculture in our region is underpinned by the exciting work planned at Hirtshals.”

Global Integration

By widening the R&D scope in DenmarkBioMar ensures that insights generated at ATC Hirtshals are integrated into a global framework. This allows the company to optimize feed performance and support customers across a broader spectrum of environmental conditions, whether in the North Sea or the South Pacific.


🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese)

BioMar、世界の成長と新魚種支援に向けATC Hirtshalsの研究開発を強化

デンマークの先進的研究拠点が、新たな高付加価値海水魚種のイノベーションを推進

BioMarは、デンマークのHirtshalsにあるAquaculture Technology Centre (ATC)における研究開発活動を大幅に拡大しています。この戦略的な動きは、同社のグローバルポートフォリオに新しい魚種を統合することを目的としており、特にYellowtail Kingfish(ヒラマサ)Barramundi(バラマンディ)の科学的要件に焦点を当て、国際市場全体に精密な栄養ソリューションを提供することを目指しています。

欧州養殖研究のパワーハウス

BioMarネットワーク内で最大の施設であり、欧州で最も洗練された施設の一つであるATC Hirtshalsは、同社のイノベーションの根幹を担っています。この拠点には以下の設備が整っています:

  • 15の実験的試験ユニット

  • 27の閉鎖循環式陸上養殖システム (RAS)

  • 大規模で制御された試験を可能にする350以上の個別水槽

このセンターは、Seabass(スズキ)およびSeabream(タイ)の生産者に製品を供給してきた30年以上の経験と、Hirtshalsでの20年にわたる専用試験の成果を活用しています。これらの地中海産海水魚種における深い専門知識が、より多様な生物学的・地理的セクターへの拡大の基盤となっています。

冷水魚種から熱帯魚種への最前線

この施設はもともとSalmon(サケ)Trout(マス)といった冷水魚種の研究で知られていましたが、現在は温水養殖の需要増加に合わせて方向転換しています。欧州オーストラリアにおけるBioMarの事業にとって極めて重要な魚種であるYellowtail Kingfish(ヒラマサ)の試験成功に続き、同センターは現在、Barramundi(バラマンディ)を優先事項としています。

この魚種は、東南アジアオーストラリアにおける巨大な成長機会として特定されています。今後のプロジェクトでは、以下に焦点を当てます:

  • 専門的な給餌戦略の開発

  • 生物学的パフォーマンスの向上

  • 魚の成長と健康のための予測モデルの精緻化

リーダーシップの展望

「養殖業が進化し続ける中で、新しい魚種への拡大は自然なステップです」と、BioMarのグローバル研究開発ディレクターであるSimon Wadsworth氏は述べています。「私たちの役割は、それぞれの魚種や生産環境に適応した、信頼性が高く、十分に文書化された栄養ソリューションで養殖業者をサポートするために必要な科学的知見を生み出すことです。」

地域市場にとって、その影響は即座に現れます。「BioMar Australiaにとって、Barramundi(バラマンディ)Yellowtail Kingfish(ヒラマサ)は、オーストラリアの養殖業において最も有望な2つの魚種です」と、BioMar Australiaの常務取締役であるDavid Whyte氏は述べています。「これらは、わが国の温帯および熱帯セクターの成長の中核をなすものであり、オーストラリアのさまざまな生産システムや環境下で魚の栄養要件をサポートする必要があります。私たちの地域の養殖業の成功に対するコミットメントは、Hirtshalsで計画されている刺激的な取り組みによって支えられています。」

グローバルな統合

デンマークでの研究開発範囲を広げることにより、BioMarATC Hirtshalsで生成された知見がグローバルな枠組みに統合されることを確実にします。これにより、同社は飼料のパフォーマンスを最適化し、北海から南太平洋まで、より幅広い環境条件下で顧客をサポートすることが可能になります。


🇨🇳 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)

BioMar 加强 ATC Hirtshals 研发力量,支持新鱼种及全球业务增长

丹麦先进研究中心推动新型高价值海水鱼类创新

BioMar 正在大幅扩大其位于丹麦 Hirtshals 的水产养殖技术中心 (ATC) 的研发活动。这一战略举措旨在通过整合新鱼种来增强公司的全球投资组合,特别是针对 Yellowtail Kingfish(黄尾鰤)和 Barramundi(尖吻鲈/金目鲈)的科学需求,以在全球市场提供精准的营养解决方案。

欧洲水产养殖研究的中坚力量

作为 BioMar 网络中规模最大的设施,也是欧洲最先进的设施之一,ATC Hirtshals 是公司创新的支柱。该场地配备了:

  • 15 个实验测试单元。

  • 27 套循环水养殖系统 (RAS)。

  • 超过 350 个独立水槽,可进行大规模、受控的测试。

该中心利用了为 Seabass(海鲈)和 Seabream(海鲷)生产商供货超过 30 年的经验,以及在 Hirtshals 进行的长达 20 年的专项试验成果。这些在地中海海水鱼类方面的深厚专业知识,为向更多样化的生物和地理领域扩张奠定了基础。

从冷水鱼种迈向热带前沿

虽然该设施最初以研究 Salmon(三文鱼)和 Trout(鳟鱼)等冷水鱼种而闻名,但目前已转向应对温水养殖日益增长的需求。继 Yellowtail Kingfish(黄尾鰤)——这一对 BioMar 在欧洲澳大利亚业务至关重要的鱼种——试验成功后,该中心现将重点转向 Barramundi(尖吻鲈)

该鱼种被视为东南亚澳大利亚巨大的增长机会。即将开展的项目将重点关注:

  • 开发专门的喂养策略。

  • 提升生物性能。

  • 完善鱼类生长和健康的预测模型。

领导层观点

“随着水产养殖业的不断发展,向新鱼种扩张是自然而然的一步,”BioMar 全球研发总监 Simon Wadsworth 表示。“我们的职责是产生必要的科学知识,通过针对每种鱼类和生产环境的可靠、详尽的营养解决方案来支持养殖户。”

对于区域市场而言,其影响是立竿见影的。“对于 BioMar Australia 来说,Barramundi(尖吻鲈)和 Yellowtail Kingfish(黄尾鰤)澳大利亚水产养殖业中最具前景的两个鱼种,”BioMar Australia 总经理 David Whyte 表示。“它们是该国暖温带和热带水产领域增长的核心,我们需要在澳大利亚的一系列生产系统和环境下支持鱼类的营养需求。我们对本地区水产养殖成功的承诺,得到了在 Hirtshals 计划进行的令人兴奋的工作的支持。”

全球整合

通过扩大在丹麦的研发范围,BioMar 确保在 ATC Hirtshals 产生的见解被整合到全球创新框架中。这使公司能够优化饲料性能,并在从北海南太平洋的更广泛环境条件下为客户提供支持。

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