POLYCHAETE FARMING
ABOUT US
POLYCHAETA is an innovative company specializing in the rearing of polychaetes, After 8 years of R&D, we succeeded to produce the marine worm species Perinereis Cultifera in commercial scale. our production site is located in banks of the Bizerte lagoon to guarantee extensive natural condition.
We export our marine worms all over the world to be used as good quality bait for fishing and as specific pathogen free polychaetes for shrimp maturation.
A Lovely Adventure
OUR STORY
2014
BEGINNINGThe beginning
it was in 2014 that Marwen Mokdad and Ahmed Malek, two biological engineers, initiated research into the biology of marine worms in order to understand their complete life cycle
2016
SUCCESSThe first success
in 2016, after two years of observation and Understanding, the two entrepreneurs carried out their first artificial production of Perinereis Cultifera larvae on a laboratory scale.
2020
EXTENSIONExtension
in 2020, first scale-up; a semi-pilot phase is initiated in a 50m2 garage and the production of the 1st Kilogram of worms is successfully achieved. During this phase, the use of artifical in-vitro fertilization was successfully initiated.
2021
READYScale-up
in 2021, semi-industrial phase is launched and extended on 350m2 for the reproduction and fattening of larvae. The unit includes a laboratory where several production optimization researches are launched. The final goal is to have 3 production cycles per year when in their natural environment the worms reproduce once a year.
2022
RESILIENCEClimate resilient process
Climate changes are one of the major problem that every farming is facing. In 2022 we lost 80% of our production due to early hot wave, and since then, we optimized our process of production to be climate resilient, now we are able to produce Perinereis cultrifera marine worm in any climate specification, this specie is temperate and can tolerate temperature from 4°C to 35°C.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
R&D
R&D constitutes the heart of the company, POLYCHAETA is the first breeding farm in the world to produce Perinereis Cultifera type marine worms in commercial scale, our process is zero waste process, chemicals and antibiotics free, and sustainable.
The findings from this research now make it possible to apply this process to several other species of commercial interest. The latest climate changes have affected all the biodiversity of the Bizerte lagoon and the company had to adapt to these complications which disrupted its first productions.
All the materials necessary for the production of worms have been tailor-made by POLYCHAETA to ensure the smooth running of the worm production process and in the optimal possible conditions while preserving nature.
We have already started a pilot phase for the breeding of Sipunculus Nudus commonly called BIBI, we have succeeded in reproducing them, now the work is focused on the growth and fattening of the juveniles.
SPF POLYCHAETE
We offer SPF polychaete for shrimp maturation in 3 forms :
Live: to have the best result in terms of shrimp maturation and the most used form, shelf live up to several months in aquarium with appropriate conditions.
Dried and Frozen: for long shelf life without any conditions, very easy storage forms.
Set up your own Business
FRANCHISE
You dream to set up your own marine worm farm and start producing your own bait or SPF polychaete for your shrimp broodstocks?
With the support of POLYCHAETA, We give you row materials and expertise to produce marine worms in your country, you can sell your crops for bait or shrimp maturation uses. If you want to start a marine worms production and you don’t know how to sell it, don’t worry we will help to sell your production through our clients portfolio.
Our values
WHY CHOOSING US
At POLYCHAETA, we are deeply committed to driving sustainable development and contributing to the achievement of a sustainable aquaculture with high environmental and social impact.
Our marine worms farm are designed to align directly with these SDG’s like; Zéro hunger, decent work and economic growth, climate action and life below water, ensuring that our efforts have a meaningful impact on the world.
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