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Biota is advancing the aquaculture industry through daring innovation and a relentless commitment to protecting and restoring the ocean.
We have developed new ways of sustainably culturing fish, clams and corals for the global aquarium trade, food security, and conservation purposes.
Our philosophy is to give back to the ocean and take nothing from it.
Biota fish are raised in captivity at our marine life nursery and carefully acclimated for aquarium life. That means we – and you – don’t have to take fish from the wild.
We have already cultured collectively more than 100 different types of fish, including endangered species, rare and exotic species, and world-firsts such as the Borbonious Anthias, Bumphead Parrotfish and Clown Triggerfish.
Everything we do at Biota is aimed at leaving the ocean in a better state than we found it.
Biota’s team of marine experts and passionate conservationists
have developed new methods of culturing fish for saltwater
aquariums.
Pelagic eggs are buoyant eggs released into the open water during spawning events, where they float and drift in the water column until they hatch. Many reef fish, including species like the Yellow Tang and Mandarin Dragonet, spawn this way, typically rising into the water column at and releasing eggs and sperm simultaneously.
In aquaculture, we collect these floating eggs as they naturally rise to the surface or are carried by gentle flow into overflow collectors or egg traps connected to the tank. The eggs can then be skimmed from the surface or captured in specialized collectors and transferred to incubation tanks where they hatch.
Demersal eggs are adhesive eggs that are laid directly onto a solid surface such as rock, coral skeletons, shells, or inside caves. Species such as Clownfish deposit their eggs in organized clusters, and the parents often guard and fan them until they hatch. In aquaculture, breeders typically provide removable spawning substrates such as ceramic tiles, flowerpots, or small plates near the breeding pair.
Once the eggs are close to hatching, the entire substrate with the egg clutch is removed and placed into a separate hatching tank, where controlled aeration simulates the fanning behavior of the parents and allows the larvae to emerge safely.
We breed ornamental fish for the aquarium trade.
Here at Biota Palau we have an extensive outdoor facility with large tanks that get plenty of water and sunlight.
The young fish grow fast and are usually ready for market in 3-4 months.
Once the fish are ready, they are carefully shipped to Biota’s facility in Florida, United States, where they are fully acclimated and conditioned for a minimum of 20 days. This results in more robust and beautiful fish and corals that are well-suited to aquarium life.
From here, Biota marine life is distributed to pet stores all over the United States and Europe. We produce a superior animal to the wild counterpart as they are raised in aquariums for aquariums.
They eat pellets, are more peaceful, and have a significantly decreased risk of dying from disease.
To date we have released into the wild many fish from different species raised here at our facility.
Our plan is to eventually deliver species of significance (such as the Bumphead parrotfish) to other nations of the Pacific where they used to occur.
Our vision is to restock reefs
Our current production of food fish is focussed on the Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum).
THIS IS THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE AND CONSERVATION EFFECTIVE APPROACH THAT I CAN THINK OF.
All Biota marine life is sustainably cultured in captivity and undergoes a thorough acclimation and conditioning process before leaving our facility. This ensures that our fish, invertebrates and corals are healthy, resilient and ready for aquarium life.
By purchasing aquacultured marine species, you are ensuring long-term jobs in remote locations and directly contributing to reducing collection from the wild.
Biota fish and marine life allows you to give back to the ocean. We are currently releasing valuable food fish into the waters of Palau, helping to restock depleted populations. You can help us restore our ocean and feel good about where your fish come from.
Biota have 4 facilities worldwide where we focus on sustainable
aquaculture, breeding trials and growth experiments.
Our facilities are located in:
