TECHNOLOGY

HÅVA: Revolutionizing Shrimp Farming with Sustainable Innovation

HÅVA is at the forefront of revolutionizing the seafood industry through the implementation of innovative technology that integrates advanced research with sustainable and circular economic practices. Central to our production methodology is biofloc technology, which provides effective solutions to a range of global sustainability challenges. Our efforts emphasize the importance of ecological responsibility while ensuring the production of high-quality seafood.

What Makes HÅVA’s Technology Unique?

HÅVA has developed an integrated ecosystem that optimizes the physical characteristics of the tanks, the mix of microorganisms, and the chemical interactions within the water to create the best environment for shrimp farming. The farming units are designed to maximize space utilization and enhance production processes. Facilities are constructed with a strong emphasis on minimizing changes to reduce stress for the shrimp.

In our production system, shrimp are not viewed as isolated entities but as integral components of a larger interactive ecosystem. Our biofloc technology relies on the interplay between a complex biota and the shrimp, with the Biofloc serving as both the heart and engine of our production method. This heterotrophic-based biofloc improves production efficiency, decreases environmental impact, and addresses challenges related to water quality and disease management. This approach is especially beneficial in areas with limited water availability or where there are concerns about the environmental effects of aquaculture operations.

The system

The system is designed to enable integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA), a type of regenerative farming that involves cultivating multiple species in the same area. For example, seaweed, algae, sea cucumbers, and salt-tolerant plant species can be grown together in a looped system in which waste from one species is used as food for another, increasing efficiency in the whole system.

Closed Farming Systems

We farm shrimp in closed, land-based systems that eliminate environmental nutrient leakage and protect marine ecosystems. 

Biofloc Technology

This microbiological system acts as a natural feed and water purifier, reducing dependency on external resources and making the farm self-sufficient. 

Antibiotic-Free Production 

Our selection of natural microorganisms in the water eliminates the need for antibiotics, helping to combat the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Climate-Friendly Energy

Our farms are heated with waste heat from nearby industries and powered by renewable energy, minimizing our carbon footprint. 

Technology Driving Sustainability

Central to our sustainability initiatives is biofloc technology, a system that enhances farming's self-sufficiency and resource efficiency.
 
HÅVAs farming is an integrated ecosystem where tech meets biology in a scalable system.

  • Biocontrol - Inhibits the growth of undesirable microorganisms, eliminating the need for antibiotics.

  • Bio Water Treatment - Reduces ammonia levels in process water through microbial growth, reduces investment costs.

  • Biofeed - Excessive and beneficial microbes are utilized as feed, lowering operational expenditure 

  • Biodegradation - Microbes break down feed residues and feces, which reduces the need for chemical water treatment.

Did you know?

An unpleasant taste often found in fish and shellfish produced using Recirculating Aquaculture Systems is caused by different actinobacteria. These organisms produce compounds like geosmin and MIB, which accumulate in seafood and result in a muddy off-flavor. Our biofloc technology reduces the presence of actinobacteria, providing you with a superb culinary experience!