At Exos Aqua, we merge deep biological expertise with forward-thinking engineering to help commercial shrimp, crustacean, and marine operations evolve beyond traditional boundaries—from initial feasibility study to full-scale production.
“In an era defined by the intrinsic volatility of the aquatic environment and shifting global markets, we provide the structural and biological resilience required to thrive.”
Advising commercial producers, investors, and acquisition teams across Europe and globally by combining boots-on-the-ground operational data with resilient RAS, biofloc, and hatchery engineering.
We don’t just solve today’s operational bottlenecks; we engineer biological and mechanical systems built to withstand the future.
“Our vision is futuristic. Our foundations are practical.”
Over 15 years of hands-on, boots-on-the-ground operational mastery managing commercial hatcheries, nurseries, super-intensive biofloc greenhouses, high-yield RAS facilities, and processing plants across full production cycles.
Every recommendation is backed by empirical biological data, verified water-chemistry testing, custom artificial seawater mineral formulations, and academic research in marine biology, genetics, and Vibrio sp. microbiology.
Exos Aqua operates as a collaborative hub connecting international specialists in crustacean genetics, larval nutrition, water chemistry, industrial automation, and 3D hydraulic engineering.
Structured advisory modules tailored for commercial shrimp and marine producers, hatchery operators, and aquaculture investors.
Precision biosecurity, broodstock maturation, reproduction, larval rearing optimization, and stable post-larvae production—including artificial seawater hatcheries, selective breeding programs, and industrial microalgae systems (up to 20 billion cells/day).
Inquire About Hatchery Advisory →Complete 3D spatial facility layouts, compact hatchery engineering for constrained footprints, process flow diagrams, mechanical/biological filtration redesign, and automation integration for commercial RAS and super-intensive Biofloc systems.
Inquire About System Engineering →Technical due diligence for farm acquisitions, insolvency turnaround management, forensic mortality troubleshooting, precision water quality protocols, workforce routine standardization, and post-harvest shrimp processing workflows.
Inquire About Operational Audits →Applying precision biological logic across the broader aquaculture spectrum—proven track record launching Europe’s first commercial soft-shell crab production, Manila clam upwelling nurseries, and ornamental Amano shrimp hatcheries.
Inquire About Custom Species Projects →Selected recent commercial engagements in Germany. Explore our dedicated Projects page for all 8 consulting mandates and 6 executive management roles.
Farm Acquisition & Operational Turnaround
Supervised strategic acquisition and technical due diligence of an insolvent commercial shrimp farm; engineered a complete automation and filtration overhaul, precision water quality protocols, and standardized workforce management.
View Full Technical Deliverables →Hatchery Reactivation & PL Stabilization
Revived a long-dormant hatchery facility to establish its first-ever stable and consistent post-larvae production, backed by custom SOPs for water treatment and hands-on staff training.
View Full Technical Deliverables →3D Compact Hatchery Design & Build
Created a spatially optimized 3D layout for a compact hatchery system, supervised physical construction with contractors, managed specialized procurement, and trained operational staff.
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Senior Aquaculture Expert
Nicola Scalise brings over 15 years of international executive and technical experience managing aquaculture projects from initial feasibility study to commercial production across Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria, Italy, Lithuania, Romania, Scotland, and The Gambia.
University of Stirling
Università degli Studi di Messina
Technical assistance in research projects (Leclercq et al., 2011).
Research assistance & master project in aquaculture microbiology (Vibrio sp.).
Prior to and alongside leading Exos Aqua, Nicola served as General Manager at The Sustainable Shrimp Ltd (2024–2025), Multi-Company Director at Thetis & Albarella Acquacoltura (2021–2023), Hatchery Manager at White Panther Production GmbH (2019–2021), Board Member, Shareholder & Production Manager at Eco-Farming srl (2014–2018), and Hatchery & Processing Manager at West Africa Aquaculture Ltd (2012–2014).
Explore Full Executive Career Timeline →Deploy Exos Aqua to evaluate a farm acquisition, engineer a 3D hatchery or RAS facility, resolve biological bottlenecks, or standardize farm operations. Contact Nicola Scalise directly or configure your project brief via the form.
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