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Ocean Park is delighted to be a key partner for a novel tropical marine finfish aquaculture industrial chain solution developed by The Oasis ONE International Limited (The Oasis ONE). The solution has been honoured with the prestigious Grand Prix, the Gold Medal with Jury’s Congratulations, and the International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA) Best Innovation Award, at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.
The invention uniquely combines genetics, biosecurity and water recirculation to rear fish in a healthier, more sustainable way with enhanced traceability.
Paulo Pong, Chairman of Ocean Park Corporation, said, “We are thrilled to be recognised alongside The Oasis ONE with top awards at global invention competitions. These successes are a testament to Hong Kong’s innovation approach to sustainable technology. By leveraging the Park’s world-class facilities and professional expertise to support the innovative aquaculture and restocking efforts of The Oasis ONE, we are actively contributing to a healthier marine ecosystem. This project is perfectly aligned with both national and local strategies for sustainable agriculture and fisheries, demonstrating the potential of collaboration and technology to ensure a sustainable future for our oceans and secure our food supply.”
Beyond its direct provision of facilities and purified natural seawater, Ocean Park also takes on the key role of strategising fish fry releases for maximum ecological impact, and to establish sustainable supply chains within the community, thereby contributing to broader sustainable development goals.
The winning solution is a technology and genetic innovation platform extending beyond conventional aquaculture. It employs advanced broodstock management and genomic selection to produce premium, Specific-Pathogen-Free fingerlings – optimised for accelerated growth and disease resistance – which are then reared in state-of-the-art recirculation aquaculture systems for production of premium marine seafood. The process culminates in scientific restocking that utilises genomic tools to directly support marine conservation.
The solution aligns with the goal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs’ National Fish Release Day, and strongly supports the Hong Kong Government’s Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2035 (HKBSAP 2035) as well as Blueprint for the Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Fisheries, which propose the implementation of restocking to restore and enhance fisheries resources.
