"Joining Three-Sixty Aquaculture is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of sustainable aquaculture," said Three-Sixty Aquaculture's new Chair of the Board, Neil Reynolds.
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The first commercial-scale sushi-grade prawn farm in the UK, Three-Sixty Aquaculture, announced the appointment of Neil Reynolds as its new Chair of the Board. His addition consolidates the company's position as a pioneer in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) innovation and water treatment, as well as aligning with its broader mission of expansion.
The ultimate goal is to expand the business by establishing zero-discharge prawn modular farms within the next year. Thanks to its proprietary system with modular and scalable technology, they can be deployed anywhere in the world.
In addition to his management experience after serving on multiple Boards, including Network Rail International and the Saudi Water Authority, Three-Sixty Aquaculture's new Chair brings a wealth of experience in the water treatment and engineering sectors, having led transformative projects in developed and emerging economies.
Water engineer innovator with a broad background and diverse professional qualifications - he is BSc (Hons), CEng, CEnv, FICE, and CMgr CCMI - in his new role, Neil Reynolds will oversee water quality management as the company continues its mission to lead sustainable innovation in RAS aquaculture.
"Bringing Neil on board is a game-changer for Three-Sixty Aquaculture given his successful track record in water sustainability, innovation and governance. His unrivalled knowledge in water systems, and his work in advancing cutting-edge technologies and integrating water with energy and environmental systems will ensure we remain at the forefront of RAS innovation," Lee Tanner, CTO of Three-Sixty Aquaculture, stated commenting on the appointment.
For his part, the new Chair of the Board expressed his enthusiasm with the appointment. "Joining Three-Sixty Aquaculture is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of sustainable aquaculture," Reynolds said. "I look forward to contributing my knowledge and expertise in aligning business success with environmental stewardship to help achieve the company's vision for zero-discharge systems and to further its reputation as an industry leader in innovative water management."
Water engineer innovator Neil Reynolds is Three-Sixty Aquaculture's new Chair of the Board.
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To achieve its new Chair objective, the company will be aided by the three new innovative patents that have been granted to Three-Sixty Aquaculture, which, according to it, set new benchmarks in aquaculture efficiency and sustainability, making prawn farming more viable.
The first of these patents is the so-called 'Four-cell Tank Design'. According to the company, this innovative design allows for the construction of larger tanks than traditional systems, in addition to enhancing water movement, pumping, and treatment efficiency, leading to improved water quality and lower energy usage.
The second patent, the 'Continuous Harvesting & Grading System', is a system that optimises biomass usage and reduces water waste by enabling in-water harvesting and grading. Finally, the 'Waste & Mort Removal System' is the third patent granted, an automated system that efficiently removes waste and morts, as well as improves tank hygiene.
Having developed its proprietary technology in its existing R&D facility in Swansea and after raising GBP 3.5 million (EUR 4.19 million / USD 4.53 million) in a Series A funding round in November 2024, Three-Sixty Aquaculture is now building a new facility in Neath, Wales, to increase its capacity. This new site will allow the business to commercialise its prawn farming at scale to supply the UK's restaurant and hospitality trade as well as selling directly to consumers in the coming year.
Founded in 2014 by CTO Lee Tanner and headquartered in Swansea, Wales, UK, Three-Sixty Aquaculture has pioneered the UK's only land-based fish farm producing fresh prawns as an alternative to the imports and is committed to pioneering solutions that meet global demand for sustainable aquaculture while protecting natural resources.
To this end, the company has built a proprietary, patented Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) to boost yield in its land-based prawn farm. The unique system, devised with input from Swansea University’s robotics and engineering departments, is a clearwater system that continuously cleans and recycles water using mechanical and biological filtration, advanced disease control measures, biosecurity protocols, and UV disinfection. The technology is modular and scalable and can be deployed anywhere in the world.
