University of Miami benefits from Innovasea RAS facility design

The University of Miami’s Aquaculture Program at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science has partnered with Innovasea to design and implement a state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to replace the University’s flow-through system in its Experimental Hatchery.

As a result, the School has optimized its larval production capabilities and increased operational efficiency. The Rosenstiel School grows cobia, red snapper, mahi-mahi, grouper, hogfish, flounder, goggle eye, and pompano.

Additionally, the researchers study innovative larval-rearing techniques to increase survival in high-density, intensive systems like those found in the commercial sector.

Moreover, with this new facility, year-round production is increased and additional fish species can be cultivated. This is because environmental parameters, such as water temperature, can be controlled.

About The University of Miami Experimental Hatchery

The University of Miami Experimental Hatchery of the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is located on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay approximately 1 mile southeast of downtown Miami, Florida.

On the other hand, the Aquaculture Program at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science plays a major role in aquaculture development, consultation, and participation, technology transfer of marine fish hatcheries and grow-out for commercial operations around the globe.

Emphasizing close collaboration with academic and research institutions, industry leaders, environmental organizations, government agencies, and regulators, research conducted at the Rosenstiel School is helping to advance hatchery and grow-out technology in the United States.