Robert Orr, managing partner at Cuna del Mar is confirmed to Speak at Offshore Mariculture Mexico 2017. Cuna del Mar is an investment company specialising in open ocean aquaculture and is a leading expert in aquaculture methods that are both economically and environmentally viable, as well as socially responsible.
Robert Orr will be speaking during session five of the conference, with his presentation covering ‘Investing in environmentally and financially sustainable open ocean aquaculture: Challenges and opportunities’. His paper will include a discussion into the challenges faced, such as dealing with government policy and regulatory constraints.
Cuna del Mar are key investors within the aquaculture industry. Looking to explore, support and develop companies that will bring positive change to the industry via innovative technology, with end the result being a diverse supply of healthy and wholesome seafood.
With over 35 years’ experience in executive management within private equity, including marine biotechnology, nutritional ingredient, and food retailing industries Robert Orr will provide a full understanding and explanation within his presentation.
Cuna del Mar’s portfolio companies include Open Blue, who will also be speaking at the conference during session eight.
Open Blue, the largest deep water open ocean farm in the world, predominantly farm Cobia and are the largest supplier of the fish to the US market. Based off the coast of Panama, Open Blue was founded by Brian O’Hanlon who developed the company after recognising the world’s need for innovative and sustainable fish farms. Brian will present the case study of the Open Blue Cobia farm and with touch upon their use of innovative submergible SeaStations to raise the fish.
To see more about Open Blue’s work, watch their video on our website.
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The conference will provide an excellent platform for decision makers in the Mariculture community, including fish farmers, investors and technology providers, to learn about and discuss the latest in Mariculture innovation, as well as plenty of opportunities for networking.
Book your delegate place now to attend this unique conference that attracts high level, international delegates, including investors, members of fisheries ministries and global leaders in aquaculture production.
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