Paul Schmitzberger

Around 62% of seafood in the EU was imported in 2024. This heavy reliance on imports poses critical challenges to food security, price stability, environmental sustainability, and regional resilience. Yet this challenge is also an opportunity. At Blue Planet Ecosystems, we develop and build advanced recirculating aquaculture systems for sustainable seafood production — by anyone, anywhere. Our systems, LARA and Vortex, make local, land-based seafood production scalable and efficient. Our proprietary AI control software continuously monitors system performance and biological conditions throughout the entire production cycle. By decoupling production from oceans, climate volatility, and long supply chains, we help bring seafood closer to consumers while reducing environmental impact. Strengthening seafood resilience starts with scalable, sustainable, and accessible solutions — and that’s exactly what we’re building. The future of seafood doesn’t have to travel thousands of kilometers. It can be produced locally, responsibly, and resiliently. 🌍🐟