Oceanwise has invested extensively in the creation of a world class aquaculture facility where Dusky Kob (Kabeljou) is successfully farmed and marketed and a number of other species are being developed also as sustainable sources. Through utilization of specialized aquaculture technology the company will continuously improve on its farming procedures so that only top quality products are supplied to local and international markets.
Since its establishment in 2002 Oceanwise (Pty) Ltd (formerly Espadon Marine (PTY) Ltd) has been primarily involved in the development of sustainable aquaculture for indigenous marine finfish species. Oceanwise is one of the pioneers of land-based RAS, for the production of marine finfish in Africa. As part of this pioneering research, the company developed and successfully operated an innovative 1 million liter, artificial seawater RAS, at its pilot research centre in Centurion, Gauteng, from 2004 to 2008.
Construction of Oceanwise's new production facility continued through 2010 & 2011, with expansions increasing annual production capacity of over 600MT.