RAS Investor's Handbook

Your Financial Guide to Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) offer operators a precisely controlled environment to grow fish. But despite their potential to make fish farms more sustainable and profitable, there’s a lot to consider before deciding if a RAS is right for you.   

In this ebook, we explore everything you need to know to make an informed decision, including:  

How RAS Systems Work  

RAS systems are closed-loop or semi-closed-loop water treatment systems designed for raising fish on land. What makes them more sustainable is that operators can continuously remove harmful waste and reuse up to 98% of the water.  

The Benefits and Challenges of RAS Systems  

RAS solutions can provide many benefits over traditional fish farming tanks including: 

• Year-round growth regardless of climate 
• Thermal control to shorten grow-out times
• Efficient water usage and discharge 
• A smaller physical footprint per kilogram produced  

However, no solution is perfect, and it’s important to understand the limitations of a recirculating aquaculture system such as higher costs, longer project timelines, and potential labor shortages of qualified on-site personnel.  

The Costs of RAS Systems  

Operating a RAS facility can carry a higher investment than open ocean or other land-based fish farms. Before making a commitment it’s essential to know what you need to budget for, and how much.  

While capital and operating expenses are important, site selection is crucial. Finding the “right” site can make all the difference, and we’ll share what to look for when picking a location.  

Side-by-Side ROI Comparison 

Get a better understanding of your potential ROI with a side-by-side financial comparison of two typical farms – one raising freshwater Atlantic salmon, the most commonly produced species in RAS systems, and the other raising red snapper. 

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