The new settlement building will give us extra space for raising abalone, and allow us to experiment with new techniques for raising.

It's estimated that the entire facility can produce 100,000 one year-olds each year. The 3200 square foot building is over 18 feet tall and can hold over 150 tanks. 

The new system uses round tanks stacked 3 high, which cascade into each other. Each tank can hold many abalone, depending on size.

The new system should allow for better growth conditions, where the abalone are handled less and converted to eating kelp at a much earlier age. While in these tanks, the food is more accessible to the abalone.

Many tanks allow for greater control and seperation of genetic lines

 Holding tank for kelp

The young abalone are completely converted to a kelp diet in one tank; the conversion plates are done away with.

The setup in this building allows for greater control over lighting and temperature.