Improving the efficiency and yield of your fisheries operation not only helps your business, but it helps the industry meet the world’s exploding demand for an important healthy food source. Assisting fish farmers in responding to the changing market has been an ongoing commitment at DSM Dyneema whether by working with manufacturers of fish cages and netting to optimize performance or by improving “the world’s strongest fiber” for use in the industry.

Biting fish require tougher cages.
Today’s seafood markets are growing to include a greater number of biting fish such as sea bass and sea bream (along with cod), making the toughness and strength of your enclosures more important than ever.  Preventing escapes is critical and no material safeguards your investment better than Dyneema®.

Same farm. More fish.
With the world’s highest strength-to-weight ratio, Dyneema® offers aquaculturists the opportunity to create larger enclosures without adding weight.  You can effectively increase your stock using the same staff and machinery you use today.  And because Dyneema® absorbs no water, handling and maintenance of your netting is greatly simplified.  Many operations report being able to simply dry their nets in the open air and shake them clean.

A healthier environment.
Some of the newer stock fish breeds display an increasing sensitivity to their environment.  And all fish benefit from a higher oxygen level in the water.  Because of Dyneema®’s high strength, net manufacturers can use a smaller diameter twine, improving the water flow and oxygen infiltration of your environment. This healthier environment can improve the overall yield of your operation.

An investment that pays. And pays.

As a company, DSM Dyneema has a deep understanding of the fisheries industry and continually strives to align our product performance to help you compete.  Your investment in a higher-quality, lower-weight enclosure can help save you maintenance costs (e.g. less breakage from wave-tension fatigue, less UV damage). Furthermore, some of our customers report earning discounts from their insurance companies, due to Dyneema®’s recognized ability to prevent escapes (lost product.)