We are the leading international consultancy group for mud crabs
We provide comprehensive consultancy services to the mud crab farming and fishing sectors. We are the international leaders in mud crab farming systems, from RAS mud crab hatcheries to the design of complete soft-shell and hard-shell farming systems.
Scylla and its team of associates have extensive experience in mud crab fisheries management and can provide independent advice and assistance to fishers, government agencies and NGOs with regard to sustainable fisheries management, conservation and industry development.
Services
Our customer services include comprehensive support to farming, fishing, post-harvest, trading and logistic components of mud crab value chains. We work in partnership with business owners to effectively and efficiently produce quality products, whilst reducing waste and maximising profits. Assistance is also provided to Government agencies, NGOs and regional organisations to support the sustainability of mud crab farming and mud crab fisheries management.
Mud crab hatchery
development
Expert advice and engineering solutions to retrofit an existing hatchery, or design new facilities. Our Scylla 200® mud crab hatchery, incorporating RAS technology, is modular & can be scaled & configured to meet your requirements.
Holding facilities
& logistics
Guidance and bespoke engineered advice to keep your crabs happy and healthy on farm, in transit and in wholesale or retail settings, to maximise product quality & minimise waste.
Training
& HR
Focused training and provision of experienced mud crab technical staff, for short or long-term deployment available.
Nursery and farm development
Systems design and Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) developed for reliable mud crab nursery and farming operations for both hard shell & soft shell mud crab farming ventures.
Soft shell mud crab
facilities (SSC)
Critically review existing SSC production facilities, supply chains & water management to improve key production parameters & reduce mortalities. Design & develop new SSC ‘bridge’ systems.
Markets
Targeted local & international market research & advice.
Post harvest
processing
& packaging
Provide soft shell or hard shell crab post-harvest & packing options to meet your customers’ needs, international standards, HACCP, & other audited food safety programs. Includes staff training.
Mud crab fishery
management
Our team can provide comprehensive reviews of, or development of mud crab fisheries management plans, establish monitoring systems for Fisheries agencies and detail integrated research programs to underpin the sustainability of mud crab fisheries.
Feasibility studies & business plans
Provision of a professional feasibility study, to ensure you venture into your mud crab business with a clear understanding of the potential risks, rewards and options regards to scale. Guidance can be provided to your business plan to streamline start-up & assist in fundraising. Advice to meet Government regulations & best practice environmental management also available.
Siting your mud
crab facilities
Finding a home for your farm can be challenging. We can support & guide you to find a suitable site for your hatchery, farm, or processing & packing facility. GIS (Geographic Information System) tools can be used to fast-track site selection.
All things mud crab.
Scylla provides comprehensive consultancy services to the mud crab farming, fishing, processing, wholesale and retail sectors. We are the international leaders in mud crab farming systems, from RAS mud crab hatcheries to the design of integrated soft-shell and hard-shell farming systems.
Scylla and its team of associates have extensive experience in mud crab fisheries management and can provide independent advice and assistance to fisher groups, Government agencies and NGOs in sustainable fisheries management, conservation and industry development.
