Biotech for
good
We use biotechnology to reduce the over-reliance on our oceans. Our proprietary platform can be used to produce fish-free Omega-3s and other ocean derived resources.
annually of marine Omega-3 rich algae
litres of whisky by-products used
tonnes equivalent of co2 saved
tonnes of wild fish replaced
What we do
We use whisky to produce marine Omega-3s. To meet the growing demands of rising human and pet populations, alternative sources of Omega 3’s are urgently required to enable the responsible growth of our food and feed systems.
Fish oil is the traditional source of Omega-3s but fish do not produce Omega-3 themselves, they acquire them from eating algae. We go straight to the source and produce microalgae, rich in marine Omega-3s, grown using the by-products from whisky distillation.
Our innovative technology offers a plant-based, low carbon, sustainable source of marine Omega-3s, reducing dependence on dwindling wild fish stocks.
Our story so far
Founder and CEO Douglas Martin started MiAlgae in 2016 and co-invented our patented solution with Technical Director Shreekanth Ramananthan and Technical Consultant Julian Pietrzyk. Locating hubs close to distillery waste-water we rely on renewable energy to run 30,000 litre bioreactors. This produces tonnes of Omega-3 rich algae, which is dried and used to feed farmed fish or in pet food.
In 2024 we were finalists in the prestigious Earthshot Prize in the ‘Revive our Oceans’ category. Founded by Prince William, The Earthshot Prize awards companies who present the most promising solutions to the planet’s greatest environmental challenges.
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