The Biggest Fish Pond !! Mega Project Egypt Giant Fish Factory

Summary

This video highlights Egypt’s innovative fish farming projects, focusing on large-scale operations that contribute significantly to the country's aquaculture industry. The mega project, inaugurated in 2017, includes state-of-the-art facilities, such as water pumping stations, fish ponds, and hatcheries, with a production capacity of two billion shrimp seeds annually. The country’s efforts, including the recent Alvirus Fish Farm near the Suez Canal, aim to provide food security, create thousands of jobs, and support economic growth. These ventures position Egypt as a key player in the Middle East’s fish and shrimp farming sector.

Takeaways

• 😀 Egypt is a republic with a significant focus on fish production through large-scale fish farms.
• 😀 The Galleon Fish Farm, inaugurated on November 18, is a key project in Egypt's fish farming sector.
• 😀 The fish farming project at Galleon consists of two phases: construction of fish farms using advanced aquaculture methods and expansion of the livestock project.
• 😀 The Galleon Fish Farm accounts for nearly 70% of Egypt's total fish production.
• 😀 The fish farm has created 15,000 job opportunities for local residents, contributing to the regional economy.
• 😀 The farm's water pumping station uses 12 giant pumps capable of handling both seawater and freshwater to support fish growth.
• 😀 The main channel at Galleon Fish Farm is 7 kilometers long and houses 1,359 fish ponds, including 466 dedicated to fattening fish.
• 😀 The farm also features 655 additional fish ponds, 83 shrimp ponds, and 155 incubation ponds, making it one of the largest in the region.
• 😀 The farm produces 2,000 tons of shrimp annually and has a shrimp hatchery capable of producing two billion shrimp seeds per year.
• 😀 The Alvirus Fish Farm, launched in January 2021, is another major project aimed at boosting Egypt's aquaculture industry, with a production capacity of 50 million shrimp seeds annually.

Q & A

What is the significance of Egypt's fish farming industry?

Egypt's fish farming industry plays a crucial role in providing both local and regional fish supply. It involves advanced techniques and large-scale production to meet the country's growing demand for fish.

What is the Gallion Fish Farm project, and when was it inaugurated?

The Gallion Fish Farm is a major aquaculture project in Egypt, inaugurated on November 18. The farm is built in two phases, with the first phase focused on constructing fish farms and the second phase dedicated to livestock production.

What is the production capacity of the Gallion Fish Farm?

The Gallion Fish Farm accounts for nearly 70% of Egypt’s total fish production and has a vast infrastructure with 1,359 fish ponds and additional facilities dedicated to shrimp production and hatcheries.

How many job vacancies were created by the Gallion Fish Farm project?

The Gallion Fish Farm project created around 15,000 job vacancies, contributing significantly to local employment in the region.

What are the key features of the infrastructure at the Gallion Fish Farm?

The Gallion Fish Farm has a comprehensive infrastructure, including 12 giant suction pumps for seawater, a mix of seawater and fresh water in a special tank, 1,359 fish ponds, 155 incubator ponds, and a shrimp feed factory.

What are the different types of ponds at the Gallion Fish Farm, and their purposes?

The Gallion Fish Farm includes 466 fattening ponds for fish, 655 other ponds for different species, 83 mullet ponds, and 155 incubator ponds for hatching fish and shrimp.

What is the shrimp production capacity at the Gallion Fish Farm?

The Gallion Fish Farm has a shrimp production system capable of producing two billion shrimp seeds per year.

What is the Allvirus Fish Farm, and where is it located?

The Allvirus Fish Farm is another major aquaculture project in Egypt, located near the Suez Canal. It was completed in January 2021 and has a production capacity of 50 million shrimp seeds annually.

What is the scale of the Allvirus Fish Farm?

The Allvirus Fish Farm consists of 4,000 ponds and has the capacity to produce 50 million shrimp seeds per year, which are imported from Greece and Italy.

What is the collaboration behind the development of the Allvirus Fish Farm?

The Allvirus Fish Farm was developed through a collaboration between the Egyptian government, national authorities, and the Egyptian armed forces, with the goal of advancing fish farming in the country.