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Sutherland Game & ShellFish

Sutherland Game & ShellFish Institution: Sutherland Game & ShellFish Location: Laird, Scotland, UK Contact: Mr. Brian MacLeay Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: TWO 15 TON LONG-TERM AND ONE 2 TON SHORT-TERM LOBSTER HOLDING SYTEM   Unit description: REBF Modules for total capacity of 32 tons; Biofiltration media positively charged with high affinity for attracting gram-ve bacteria such as nitrifIers. Biofilter self-cleaning and pre-activated with sea-water nitrifying bacteria to considerably reduce maturation time; 99% recirculated water; Organic matter filtration through pressurized rapid sand filtration. Fine suspended solids and dissolved organics are removed through foam fractionators. Degassing...

Sofrimar Ltd

Institution: Sofrimar Ltd Location: Kilmore Quay, IRLAND Contact: Mr. Lorcan Narden Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: INDUSTRIAL LOBSTER HOLDING FACILITY FOR SHORT TO LONG-TERM HOLDING   Unit description: REBF Modules for total capacity of 25 tons; Biofiltration media positively charged with high affinity for attracting gram-ve bacteria such as nitrifyers. Biofilter self-cleaning and pre-activated with sea-water nitrifying bacteria to considerably reduce maturation time; 99% recirculated water; Organic matter filtration through pressurised rapid sand filtration. Fine SS and dissolved organics are removed through foam fractionators. Degassing column (air intake included) for CO2 removing; Chilling system to bring...

BIM Inshore Fisheries Development

BIM Inshore Fisheries Development Institution: BIM Inshore Fisheries Development Location: Galway, IRLAND Contact: Mr. Oliver Tully Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: A 1 to 1.6-ton capacity aquaBiota Habitat for mid to long-term contention of shellfish   Unit description: REBF Module for approximately 1 to 1.6 ton holding capacity; Biofiltration media positively charged with high affinity for attracting gram-ve bacteria such as nitrifyers. Biofilter self-cleaning and pre-activated with sea-water nitrifying bacteria to considerably reduce maturation time; 99% recirculated water; Organic matter filtration through pressurised rapid sand filtration. Fine SS and dissolved organics are removed through a foam fractionator. Degassing...

The Icelandic Fisheries laboratories

The Icelandic Fisheries laboratories Institution: Location: Hornafirði, Iceland Contact: Mr. Ari Þ Þorsteinsson M.Sc. Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: A PILOT-SCALE MARINE CLOSED AQUABIOTA SYSTEM FOR NEPHROPS HOLDING         Unit description: The Icelandic Fisheries laboratories REBF Module for approximately 250 kg holding capacity (biofilter activated with salt water bacteria); 99% recirculated water; Chilling system to bring temperature down to 2°C (+0.2°C) with titanium heat exchanger; Degassing column (air intake included) for CO2 removing; Electronic controller and monitoring system (RF network included): 1 Enviro-monitron®, 1 DO probe, 1 temperature probe, 1 flow detector for each unit and 1 central computer, Temperature and...

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Institution: Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Location: Galway, IRLAND Contact: Dr. Martin Robinson Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: FOUR EXPERIMENTAL MARINE 250 KG AQUABIOTA CLOSED SYSTEMS FOR LONG-TERM LOBSTER HOLDING         Unit description: Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology REBF Module for approximately 250 kg holding capacity (biofilter activated with salt water bacteria); 99% recirculated water; Chilling system to bring temperature down to 2°C (+0.2°C) with titanium heat exchanger; Degassing column (air intake included) for CO2 removing; Electronic controller and monitoring system (RF network included): 1 Enviro-monitron® 1 DO probe, 1 temperature probe, 1 flow detector for each unit 1 central...

UPEI – Three Multi-Tanks

UPEI - Three Multi-Tanks Institution: Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences UPEI AVC Lobster Science Centre University of Prince Edward Island Location: Charlottetown, PEI, CANADA Contact: Dr. Rick Cawthorn Habitat: Saltwater Type of unit: THREE CUSTOMIZED CLOSED CIRCUIT MULTI-TANK REARING SYSTEMS FOR LOBSTER         Unit description: UPEI - Three Multi-Tanks 25 removable self-cleaning polycarbonate tanks (9L operating volume); Tanks are located on one seven-decked stand (2.20 m H x 1.52 m L x 0.46m W), 5 tanks per shelf on 5 shelves; Tank outlet and drainage pipes are incorporated into the flow system and sized to accommodate...

UQAR – Mesocosms

UQAR - Mesocosms Institution: Université du Québec à Rimouski Location: Rimouski, Québec, CANADA Contact: Dr. Émilien Pelletier Habitat: Saltwater Type of unit: MESOCOSMS FOR BIOACCUMULATION STUDIES         Unit description: Six food approuv fibreglass mesocosms for rearing various species of fish larvae and adults : Each mesocosm have: 1.40 m diameter x 3.50 m height for a volume of 3.8 m3. 3 sample ports and 9 probe insertion ports; flow of 10 lpm; 0% recirculated water; Astral photoperiod controller for fluorescent; Electronic controller and monitoring system (connected by RF to a central computer): 1 Enviro-monitron® each with 3 DO probes, 3...

Université Laval – LARSA

Université Laval - LARSA Institution: Location: Sainte-Foy, Québec, CANADA Contact: Serge Higgins, M.Sc. Laboratory: LABORATOIRE RÉGIONAL DES SCIENCES AQUATIQUES (LARSA) Species: Vertebrates & invertebrates; Habitats: Fresh water, brackish & marine; Temperature: 7° to 30° C; Description: 23 REBF (recirculation with biofiltration)systems: 6 REBF for fish growing (3 tanks / system); 4 REBF for aquariums (24 aquariums / system); 4 REBF for rearing juveniles (16 tanks / system); 2 REBF for larvae culture (8 tanks / system); 7 REBF multi-purpose (3 - 6 m3 tanks per system). 1 centrally-controlled system for independant control and monitoring of 23 REBF systems (oxygen, temperature, pH,...

UNBSJ – Marine Laboratory

UNBSJ - Marine Laboratory Institution: University of N.B. in Saint-John Location: Saint-John, New-Brunswick, CANADA Contact: Dr. Rémy Rochette, Laboratory name: MARINE LABORATORY Habitat: Marine Water temperature: 5° to 15° C Number of REBF systems 5 Type of rearing tanks 6-Pack aquariums, aquabioLab Wet table, Arctic Zebrafish systems, Tide simulators % water recycling 99.9% Mandate REBF systems design Electronic & photoperiod controls Individually cooled and filtered aquariums REBF system fabrication Installation Commissioning and Training      UNBSJ - Marine Laboratory THE ADVANTAGES OF OUR WET LAB DESIGN SERVICES   Eases in the development of consensus within the project team Increases the chances of maximizing the return on investment in developing a versatile and...

Maison de la mer des Jeunes Explos

Maison de la mer des Jeunes Explos Institution: Maison de la mer des Jeunes explos Location: Grandes-Bergeronnes, Québec, CANADA Contact: Jérôme Desrosiers, Biologist Laboratory name: MARINE EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY FOR CHILDREN Species: Marine molluscs, crustaceans, fish; Habitats: Sea water; Water temperature: 4 to 15°C + 0.5° C; Number of aquarium modules: 3 Capacity of central module: 0.8 m3 (211 usgal); Type of rearing tanks: 15 double wall aquariums; Capacity of auxiliary module: 0.5 m3 (132 usgal); Rated daily dry feed: 0.2 à 6 kg; Type of rearing tanks: 9 double wall aquariums; Capacity of demo module: 0.4 m3 (106 usgal); Rated daily dry feed: 0.5 to 10 kg; Type of rearing tanks: 1...