Premium shellfish seed production
OUR EXPERTISE

Premium shellfish seed production

Beira Aquaculture is a specialised shellfish hatchery dedicated to the production of high-quality oyster, clam and scallop seed.

BEIRAAQUACULTURE

For more than twenty years, we have supplied reliable shellfish seed to commercial growers, supporting the development of sustainable aquaculture in Namibia and South Africa.

Every seed produced at our hatchery is the result of carefully controlled breeding, advanced hatchery technology and decades of practical experience.

Broodstock conditioning
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Broodstock conditioning

Healthy shellfish seed begins with carefully selected broodstock. Our broodstock are maintained under controlled environmental conditions to optimise spawning performance, larval quality and year-round production.

Microalgae production
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Microalgae production

Live microalgae are produced daily in our laboratory to provide optimal nutrition throughout the larval stages. Every culture is monitored to guarantee purity, consistency and nutritional quality.

Larval rearing
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Larval rearing

Larvae are reared in carefully controlled systems where temperature, salinity, oxygen and water quality are continuously monitored to maximise survival and growth.

Upwelling nursery system
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Nursery systems

Following metamorphosis, juvenile shellfish are transferred to modern nursery systems, including upwelling and paddle wheel technology, where they continue their development under ideal environmental conditions.

Pond grading scaled (1)
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Outdoor nursery ponds

Large outdoor ponds supplied with high-quality seawater provide the ideal environment for further nursery development before shipment to our customers.

Our markets

  • Namibia
  • South Africa

Our objective is to provide healthy, consistent and reliable shellfish seed that enables our customers to achieve sustainable and successful production.

  • Namibia
  • South Africa
The Salt Works ponds and hatchery building at Swakopmund

Why Beira Aquaculture?

More than 20 years of hatchery experience.

One of Southern Africa’s pioneering shellfish hatcheries.

Specialist producer of premium shellfish seed.

Advanced hatchery and nursery technology.

Reliable supply to commercial shellfish farms.

Commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation.