Astec Aquaculture Business & Science Centre provides a unique and supportive environment for all types of aquaculture related business and research.
What makes Astec unique? Located right on the UK's Northumberland coast, we pump a constant supply of near tropical temperature seawater ashore to our extensive outdoor production space and private indoor laboratories, equipped to support a broad range of commercial and research activities.
Our purpose-built facility is the ideal location for both start-up and more established aquaculture businesses. We can provide the flexible, scalable space needed to enable your business to grow, as well as on-site business support and access to a Technical Advisory Group who act as a valuable knowledge pool for our tenants.
So whatever your particular area of aquaculture expertise, the Astec Aquaculture Business & Science Centre is the perfect location in which to develop and prosper.
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