Sea bream - North Africa

All feed formulas developed by Aller Aqua at the Aller Aqua Research Centre follow these requirements to ensure proper growth and health:

• Protein Needs: Sea bream are carnivorous with high protein requirements. Their diets typically contain 40-50% crude protein, particularly during juvenile stages to support rapid growth and development. Protein sources usually include fishmeal, fish by-products, and increasingly, sustainable alternatives like insect meal or plant proteins.

• Fat and Energy Needs: Lipid content in feed is generally 8-15%, supplying necessary energy and essential fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, crucial for health, immune function, and flesh quality.

• Essential Nutrients: A balanced diet for sea bream must include vitamins (A, D, E, C, B-complex), minerals (calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc), and essential fatty acids. These nutrients promote growth, reproduction, and disease resistance.

• Feed Formulation: Feeds are often pelleted, with floating or slow-sinking characteristics. The formulations aim to optimize digestibility and nutrient absorption, minimize waste, and improve feed conversion ratios (FCR).

The range of solutions developed by Aller Aqua is suitable for each stage of the fish lifecycle as well as the following farming methods:

• Sea Cages (Marine Net Pens): Most common in coastal zones, taking advantage of warm, oxygen-rich waters.

• Land-Based Hatcheries: Used to produce fry, which are later transferred to marine cages or lagoons.

• Brackish Water Lagoons: In some areas, sea bream are grown in semi-intensive systems in coastal lagoons.

• Polyculture & IMTA: Sometimes integrated with sea bass or shellfish to optimize resource use and water quality.

• Growing Infrastructure: North Africa has seen increasing investment in hatcheries, feed production, and processing capacity to support regional and export markets.

A carefully selected composition of raw materials and verified feed formulas ensure that the fish is rich in minerals and vitamins, and at the same time that the texture of meat is of the highest quality. We make sure that fish grown using solutions provided by Aller Aqua offer the following benefits:

• Mild, Tender Flesh: Sea bream is prized for its white, flaky, sweet-tasting meat, widely accepted in local and export markets.

• Nutritious: High in lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins D and B12, and essential minerals like selenium.

• Healthy Choice: Supports heart and brain health; low in saturated fat and calories.

Sea Bream is popular in traditional North African cuisine, especially grilled or baked whole.