What Aqua Pharma Is All About
Aqua Pharma offers products, equipment, and services tailored for shrimp and salmon farming. Their main goal? Preventing and controlling disease while boosting the health of fish and shrimp. From anti-sea lice medicine to specially designed dosing units, Aqua Pharma covers everything needed to keep aquaculture thriving. They operate in Norway, the UK, Chile, Canada, and Ireland, providing not just products but also logistics, fish health personnel, and R&D support. Plus, they’re looking to expand into other aquaculture species and production forms. So, it’s not just about salmon anymore — it’s about sustainable fish farming worldwide.
Main Benefits of Aqua Pharma’s Solutions
Here’s a quick rundown of what makes Aqua Pharma stand out:
- Bath treatments that rapidly remove marine ectoparasites, including eggs of gravid females, without leaving any residue in the fish.
- Use of H₂O₂-based veterinary medicines produced to the highest standards, ensuring safety and eco-friendliness.
- Extremely low H₂O₂ concentrations in aquaculture treatments — starting at just 0.08% or 0.02%, much lower than dental or wound disinfection uses.
- Integrated supply chain ensuring full traceability from production to point of use.
- Tarpaulin treatment concept that reduces fish stress by keeping them in their natural environment and limits environmental impact.
- Recognition by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Efficient Solutions Label from the Solar Impulse Foundation.
- Global presence in 9 countries with around 50 employees, backed by parent companies Solvay and Aquatiq.
Bath Treatments: Fast and Residue-Free
Aqua Pharma’s bath treatments are designed for effective management of marine ectoparasites in salmon farms. The big win here? Rapid parasite removal — including those pesky eggs of gravid females — without leaving any residue behind. This means healthier fish and safer seafood. Plus, the treatment is registered as a veterinary medicine, so every use is fully recorded and monitored. It’s a smart, responsible approach that fish farmers can trust.
Veterinary Medicine with a Green Twist
At the heart of Aqua Pharma’s parasite treatments is hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), produced to veterinary medicinal standards. This isn’t just any chemical — H₂O₂ naturally occurs in the environment and breaks down into water and oxygen, making it an eco-friendly choice. The concentrations used in aquaculture are super low — way lower than what you’d find in dental or wound disinfection applications. After treatment, the H₂O₂ is further diluted to almost nothing, ensuring minimal environmental impact. It’s a perfect blend of effective treatment and sustainability.
Tarpaulin Treatment Concept: Gentle and Flexible
Fish welfare is front and center at Aqua Pharma. Beyond wellboats, they offer a tarpaulin treatment method that’s gentle and adaptable. Fish stay in their natural environment, which means less handling and stress — a big plus for their wellbeing. The tarpaulin confines the treatment, so there’s minimal impact on the surrounding environment. Plus, it’s quick to deploy and flexible enough to handle different parasite loads, water conditions, and farm needs. It’s a win-win for fish and farmers alike.
Project Impact: Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – by improving fish health and productivity, Aqua Pharma supports food security.
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – through disease prevention and control in aquaculture.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – with traceable, eco-friendly treatment solutions.
- SDG 14: Life Below Water – by promoting sustainable aquaculture practices that protect marine ecosystems.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – through collaboration with global organizations and parent companies.
Global Reach and Commitment
Aqua Pharma operates across nine countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Indonesia, Norway, Scotland, and the USA. With around 50 employees worldwide, the company is structurally supported by two innovative parent companies: Solvay, a global leader in sustainable materials and solutions, and Aquatiq, a Norwegian reference in food safety. This strong backing ensures Aqua Pharma remains at the forefront of sustainable aquaculture innovation, delivering effective, responsible solutions wherever they’re needed.
