At Exos Aqua, we merge deep biological expertise with forward-thinking engineering to help the shrimp, crustacean, and marine aquaculture industry evolve beyond traditional boundaries.
We don't just solve today's problems; we build aquaculture systems that withstand the future.
Hands-on, boots-on-the-ground operational mastery across full commercial production cycles—from broodstock maturation, artificial seawater hatcheries, and post-larvae production to super-intensive biofloc grow-out and European export processing.
Every recommendation is backed by rigorous biological data and verified testing—grounded in genetics research, Vibrio sp. microbiology, custom artificial seawater mineral formulations, and 20 billion cells/day marine microalgae systems.
Exos Aqua serves as a curated hub connecting world-class specialists in crustacean genetics, larval nutrition, water chemistry, industrial automation, and aquaculture system engineering.
Four strategic advisory pillars backed by eight operational and engineering proficiencies across the aquaculture value chain.
Precision biosecurity, broodstock maturation, hatchery optimization, and operational consulting specialized for commercial shrimp and prawn systems.
Complete 3D facility layout, filtration concept redesign, automation integration, and bespoke Farm Management Applications engineered to replace legacy macro-based spreadsheets.
Post-acquisition turnaround management, water quality control frameworks, biosecurity protocols, and workforce routine standardization.
Applying precision biological logic, business planning, and post-harvest processing expertise across the broader aquaculture spectrum.
Complete coverage from feasibility study and 3D system design to hatchery, grow-out, and processing.
Marine biology, aquaculture microbiology (Vibrio sp.) & P. stylirostris genetics.
High-yield shrimp RAS, filtration & automation redesign, and custom artificial seawater mineral mixes.
Super-intensive greenhouse biofloc systems, parameter optimization & productivity turnarounds.
Broodstock maturation, reproduction & larval rearing of P. vannamei, P. stylirostris, P. monodon & M. japonicus.
Microalgae systems (20B cells/day marine diatoms & flagellates) and strain optimization.
Seasonal shrimp harvesting and processing operations for the European market.
Spatially optimized 3D hatchery layouts, flow diagrams, construction oversight & custom Farm Apps.
End-to-end project management from feasibility study and procurement to commercial production.
Management Renewal, Filtration Concept Overhaul & Shrimp Management
Following Landgarnele's 2025 acquisition of HanseGarnele (establishing two operating facilities across Niedenstein and Glückstadt), Exos Aqua is leading the complete renewal of the Glückstadt farm—establishing new operational procedures, changing the filtration concept, and overhauling biological shrimp management.
Aquaculture Software Design & Digitalization (Replacing Legacy Excel Macros)
Designed and built a complete new custom Farm Management Application for Landgarnele's Glückstadt facility, replacing legacy macro-based Excel spreadsheets with a centralized digital platform for daily water quality, feeding control, biomass tracking, and operational KPIs.
Lead Consulting Engineer — Pilot Hatchery Design & Personnel Training
At Landgarnele's Niedenstein site (operating both grow-out and hatchery systems), Exos Aqua created a spatially optimized 3D layout for the compact pilot hatchery, supervised physical construction and specialized procurement, and personally trained local staff on daily hatchery routines, water quality, and larval rearing.
Hatchery Revival, Post-Larvae Production & Personnel Training
Revived a long-dormant hatchery facility, establishing its first-ever stable and consistent post-larvae production. Delivered hands-on personnel training for small-scale hatchery production and established standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hatchery operations and water treatment.
Senior Aquaculture Expert • MSc Sustainable Aquaculture
Senior Aquaculture Expert with 15 years of international experience managing farms and hatcheries from initial feasibility study to full commercial production across Europe and West Africa.
University of Stirling
Postgraduate master's degree in sustainable aquaculture production systems, hatchery management, and aquatic resource engineering.
Università degli Studi di Messina
Master's degree in marine biology, marine ecology, aquatic organisms, and biological water parameters.
University of Stirling
Technical assistance in genetics research projects contributing to peer-reviewed literature (Leclercq et al., 2011).
CNR — Italian Center of Research
Technical assistance in research projects and personal master project in aquaculture microbiology (Vibrio sp.).
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