MariHealth Solutions (RF) (PTY) LTD - Cape Town, South Africa

MariHealth Solutions is a marine biotech start-up from South Africa, working to revolutionize the aquaculture healthcare sector. Currently, aquaculture accounts for over half of the seafood consumed globally, and it is projected that this number will rise to 60% by 2030 in order to meet the growing demand for high-protein foods. However, aquaculture is not without its challenges; animal feeds for farmed fish comprise up to 60% of the production costs in commercial operations, while intensive farming is the main source of animal stress, with disease outbreaks causing up to 80% of losses. To address this, MariHealth Solutions is developing a diagnostic molecular screening tool that can effectively and proactively monitor the impact of farming activities on farmed fish and shellfish. This  

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will allow vets, farmers, and fish feed companies to optimize their operations and nutrition in order to reduce stress and disease, thus leading to more sustainable aquaculture practices and lower production costs, as well as less feed waste.