Reef-Farm is a newly established company and the only one commercially farming
marine ornamental products in Vanuatu. Several years experience in the trade,
together with 10 years presence in the country, has been used to develop
methods and practices which are sustainable, environmentally sensitive and
socially responsible.
We have grasped the opportunity to build on an already impressive and enviable
position to remain "streets (or reefs!) ahead of the competition!"
Our aim was to develop methods for a coral farm that could be operated by local
communities. They were instructed on propagating fast-growing corals on the
sea bottom, and in raising those juvenile corals to a marketable size. Since
the coral farming techniques are easy to learn and use natural resources, they
have become part of coastal development projects as well as providing an
exportable resource.
To offer not only the best products, but also the best service to our
customers, production is geared towards consumer demand. Using sustainable
production techniques requires more time and effort than traditional, more
destructive methods. Therefore, by working closer with our clients and the end
use consumers, we have been able to tailor production to meet demand. In
addition, as new products become desirable, we will be able to change our
production accordingly, and stay in touch with new trends that means less
wastage at all stages from reef to aquarium.
We recognise that, in order to survive and prosper, we must continually improve
the range and quality of our products. To achieve this we listen to consumers
and are consumer-driven. We are actively involved in promoting good reef
health by lobbying work through the Government of Vanuatu. Some of the
cultured products (corals and clams in particular) are used to restock reefs
that have been damaged by both natural causes and inadvertent use by local
communities.
We have a long-term commitment to the country we work in, and are proud to
promote products from Vanuatu. For these reasons we can facilitate a direct
link between the aquarium enthusiast and the community producer. We can bring
Vanuatu to life in your aquarium.
Contact Information
All trade enquiries are welcome.
Postal Address:
Reef-Farm (Vanuatu) Ltd.
P.O. Box 1313
Port Vila, Vanuatu