East End Farm
We are proud to be delivering the best quality lobster to our customers. Developed and operated by our well-established team, East End Farm is a huge investment into the future of our business and the local community, furthering our commitment to sustainable practices that protect our community, our economy, and our environment.
Our Community
We are committed to promoting economic growth in the local community. Our East End site will create 40 full-time jobs and bring a projected 30 million-dollar export industry to the British Virgin Islands over the next decade. We believe it's essential to support local businesses and provide employment opportunities for the people who live in the area. The farm will have a low environmental footprint and will be land-based, providing opportunities for technical, managerial, and expert work within the marine sector.
Our Farm
Located on designated, agricultural land, the new facility will produce 30,000 lbs. of lobster per year in phase 1 and up to 220,000 lbs. of lobster annually upon completion.
We understand the importance of creating an environment conducive to lobster growth while minimizing our impact on the on-land environment. To the end, we have designed the farm to provide a habitat that is optimal for lobster growth and development. Lobsters are nocturnal creatures that prefer a dark environment so our farm is specifically designed to cater to their needs.
The farm will transform the way we source seafood by providing an environmentally responsible and economically sound sustainable alternative to current practices.
Our Environment
We recognized the importance of maintaining our commitment to environmental responsibility and so the site was planned in association with the BVI authorities and subject to an extensive Environmental Impact Assessments. That’s why we’re using renewable energy sources where possible, such as solar panels, to power the new farm. By doing so, we’re significantly reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable operation.
East End is being constructed using Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) technology. This technology allows for the cleaning, sterilization, and re-use of all waste seawater multiple times before being discharged. The system operates quietly, and there is no direct discharge to the ocean. Any minimal amount of outgoing water is first treated, sterilized, and filtered through mangroves before draining away. This makes it a more environmentally friendly solution than traditional open-pen aquaculture.
This project is a testament to our vision for the future, where responsible and sustainable aquaculture practices can coexist with economic growth and community development.
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