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Avramar Spain Restarts Carboneras Nursery in Major Step Fordward for Expansion

Almería, Spain, 26 March 2025 |

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After two-year hiatus, AVRAMAR Spain has resumed operations at its juvenile nursery facility for gilthead seabream and European sea bass in the port of Carboneras, Almería-a move that marks the beginning of a new phase of growth and strategic development for the aquaculture firm.

Spanning over 7,000 square metres and housing 1,500 cubic metres of water across 58 tanks, the facility has undergone a comprehensive modernization, backed by an investment exceeding one million euros. The upgrade, which began in January, included the installation of state-of-the-art technology and improvements to the existing infrastructure, resulting in a production capacity of 130 tonnes per year.

The juvenile fish-reared in the tanks until the reach 15 grams- are used to supple supply AVRAMAR’s own marine farms offshore in Alicante, Spain, while also being made available, as General Manager Tahiche Lacomba explains, “for sale to third parties in international markets.”

Commenting on the reopening, Lacomba stated: “The relaunch of our nursery plant reflects the solid progress the company is making. It enhances our capacity for growth and strengthens our position within the market.” He also highlighted the role of the Almería Port Authority in supporting the initiative, noting that “this reopening will have a positive impact on the local community, creating jobs and economic development opportunities.”

 

 

Driving Innovation and Sustainability

One of the standout features of the upgraded facility is the introduction of a small experimental hatchery, focused on researching and developing new techniques in genetic improvement. This addition underlines AVRAMAR’s strong commitment to R&D and sustainable aquaculture practices in Spain.

With this reopening, AVRAMAR further consolidates its presence along the Mediterranean coast, where it manages the full production cycle-“from egg to plate”. The company operates two hatcheries in Burriana (Castellón) and Águilas (Murcia); three open-sea farming centres located offshore in Calpe, Villajoyosa and El Campello, Alicante; as well as a fishing net facility and a packing plant, both in Burriana, and corporate offices in Valencia.

The firm’s core species included gilthead seabream, European sea bass, and meagre, all farmed under rigorous standards of quality and environmental responsibility.