Real benefits of RAS
Environmental and economic benefits of fish farming
The QCulture Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) will create full-time and part-time employment for those involved in the development and ongoing operations.
Bribie Island has above average levels of employment. However the development of QCulture’s RAS will provide ongoing operational employment to those who live locally. The project estimates creating 265 full time and 30 part time positions during and after the project.
The local community will directly benefit from new employment opportunities.
And, third-party businesses such as distribution, export, transportation, sustainable waste management services, feedstocks and oxygen consumable businesses will also benefit.
Educational programs
QCulture is also planning to establish educational programs for primary, high school and university students. They will provide meaningful pathways for career development.
Training and employment opportunities are also being explored, which include science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) programs. Strategic collaborations with leading indigenous training and employment organisations are underway.
Environmental benefits
We must adopt sustainable living practices. The negative environmental impacts of overfishing our oceans impacts fish stocks, and has a flow-on affect for other marine life and the ecosystem as well.
QCulture will be engaging RADAQUA, a multi-award-winning Queensland business, to custom design, construct, install and manage the aquaculture facilities. The benefits of their RAS include:
- high water utilisation and efficiency which is recirculated with minimal evaporation
- climate and temperature-controlled fish environments
- integrated green technologies
- enhanced biosecurity and disease control
- ultra-filtration of wastewater
- minimisation of environmental impacts with minimal, high-quality discharge.
Growing fish alleviates the need to harvest wild fish from the ocean and helps to ensure environmental protection.
With long-term food sustainability and the prudent and responsible management of high-quality organic waste and ultra-filtered wastewater, the QCulture RAS facility is environmentally friendly and is enhancing conservation projects,
QCulture has a focus on the environment and environmental protection. With a dedication to adopting the principles of a circular economy, QCulture paves the way in innovation for fish stocks and the reduction of organic waste.