We design and conduct controlled and commercial-scale trials to validate aquafeeds, ingredients, technologies and health solutions for the aquaculture industry.
Carefully designed trials conducted under controlled conditions for accurate and reliable results.
Real-world testing environments that reflect the conditions of modern aquaculture operations.
Research capabilities for shrimp, fish and other aquatic species across different production stages.
From protocol design to data collection, analysis and clear reporting for informed decisions.
MAR&D is an integrated aquaculture research facility in Tecomán, Colima, with 15 years of experience in fish and shrimp farming. We conduct controlled and commercial-scale trials to validate feeds, ingredients, health products, equipment and technologies under real production conditions.
Research conducted under controlled environments and commercial conditions, from early stages through market size.
Experience working with shrimp, tilapia, catfish and marine fish across nutrition, health and production studies.
Partner with our team to design and conduct a tailored aquaculture trial under controlled or commercial-scale conditions.
Evaluation of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and alternative ingredients under controlled and commercial conditions.
Validation of acidifiers, minerals, vitamins, prebiotics, yeast and other functional feed solutions.
Testing of probiotics, minerals, calcium products, algae solutions and other water-treatment applications.
Research involving antiseptics, medicated products, vaccines, immune boosters and health-supporting solutions.
Evaluation of automatic equipment, sensors, scanners, cameras and monitoring technologies for aquaculture.
Full-cycle monitoring of growth, feed conversion, survival, dose response, stress conditions and return on investment.
We combine controlled research, commercial production environments and economic validation to generate results that can be applied beyond the laboratory.
Trials can be conducted in tanks, floating cages, lined ponds and commercial earthen ponds.
Multiple experimental units support consistent protocols, comparative testing and reliable data collection.
Performance is followed from the early production stages through market size under real farming conditions.
Technical findings are connected with productivity, feed conversion, survival and return on investment.
Experimental units designed for replicated trials under commercial green-water conditions.
62 Units
Green Water
High Replication
Circular tanks for nursery-stage research, controlled evaluations and commercial-scale trials.
15 Units
Nursery Stage
Controlled Trials
Traditional ponds ranging from 0.5 to 2 hectares, equipped for real farming conditions.
24 Ponds
0.5–2 ha
Paddle Wheels
Lined ponds with central drainage for controlled production and performance studies.
13 Ponds
0.3–1 ha
Central Drain
On-site capabilities for microscopy, bacterial culture, dissections, morphology and sample preparation.
Microscopy
Bacterial Culture
Sampling
Fiberglass tanks with clear-water flow-through systems for controlled experimental research.
24 Tanks
1.5 m³
Clear Water
We align the research question, target species, trial conditions and performance indicators with your team.
Trials are conducted under controlled or commercial-scale conditions with consistent monitoring and sampling.
Results are organized into a clear technical report to support product validation and commercial decisions.