Matorka’s farm produces Arctic char fish in land-based systems without genetic modification, hormones, or antibiotics, unlike many commercial fish farms.
The Icelandic company is using land-based aquaculture to reduce the negative environmental consequences associated with wild fish farming. The carbon-neutral fish farm relies on excess hot water from nearby geothermal power stations for its energy needs and has a strong focus on fish health, meaning zero use of antibiotics, hormones, or chemicals. Matorka is in the process of designing another 3,000-tonne multi-species aquaculture system, incorporating further circular design principles to make use of wastewater and unused organic material.
This solution was featured in Alternative Aquaculture market of the 2018 Global Opportunity Report, and was selected based on the criteria of that report
How the Global Goals are addressed
Good Health and Well-Being
The production of hormone-, chemical- and antibiotic-free fish at Matorka reduces the growing health risk posed by antibiotic resistance and produces a healthier alternative.
Responsible Consumption and Production
Circular, land-based aquaculture systems have less intensive inputs and produce fish protein at a lower environmental cost than wild fisheries or ocean-based aquaculture.
Climate Action
Using land-based aquaculture systems, Matorka does not contribute to the pollution or genetic modification of wild fish stocks, unlike cage-based aquaculture in the ocean.
Matorka
Matorka is a carbon-neutral Arctic Char farming operation based in Iceland, which makes optimal use of Iceland's natural resources. The Matorka farm uses no antibiotics or chemicals, is powered by renewable energy, and makes a deliberate effort to protect the surrounding environment.
Global Goals addressed
