« RécifAtHome lives science and sustainable reef aquaculture: coral and tropical fish breeding, applied research, biotechnological innovation, and marine conservation. »
RecifAtHome lives science and sustainable reef aquaculture
For more than 15 years, RecifAtHome has established itself as a pioneering player in the breeding of corals and tropical fish in captivity. Faced with ecological challenges and biotechnological advances, we are leading an international scientific project combining applied research, technological innovation, and the conservation of coral ecosystems.
A clear mission: science, innovation, and sustainability
Our goal is to promote sustainable reef aquaculture while actively contributing to marine biology research. The project is structured around four complementary axes, designed to be clear and actionable.
1 Genomic development
Map and compare the genomes of key species in order to identify markers linked to growth, resilience, and adaptation in captivity.
2 Innovation in aquaculture culture
Optimize breeding, rearing, and feeding protocols, with goals of higher survival rates and controlled sanitary quality.
3 Marine probiotics
Develop beneficial strains to stabilize the microbiome, support immunity, and reduce the use of antibiotics.
4 Behavioral bioacoustics
Study the influence of sound signals on the feeding, reproduction, and social behavior of reef fish.
A renowned International Scientific Committee
At the initiative of Professor Vincent Laudet (OIST, Japan), RecifAtHome has brought together a committee of ten international experts in marine biology, aquaculture, and conservation.
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Vincent Laudet
Marine evolutionary biology, over 250 publications, former director of the Banyuls Observatory.
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Guillaume Lecointre
A world reference in phylogeny and systematics, recognized author, awarded the Legion of Honour.
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Fabrice Teletchea
Sustainable aquaculture, founder of the only professional aquariology degree in France.
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Laurent Fouré
Aquarium manager, marine conservation, reintroduction programs.
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Wei-Jen Chen
Marine biodiversity, phylogenomics, and biogeography of tropical fish.
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Mickaël Béjean
Specialist in endangered species, more than 30,000 individuals released into the wild.
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David Lecchini
Reef ecology, larval colonization of fish, over 100 publications.
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Vincent Chalias
Director of coral farms, pioneer of reef restoration in tropical environments.
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Éric Parmentier
Marine bioacoustics, identification of novel sound mechanisms in fish.
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Pascal Romans
Curator of the Biodiversarium, Science Festival ambassador, applied marine ecology.
Innovation Center and Concrete Research Areas
The core of the project is to combine the description of larval development and the genomics of tropical farmed fish in order to:
- Understand differences in larval development between species
- Optimize breeding protocols
- Improve survival rates in captivity
- Reduce dependence on wild capture
- Promote high-performing and ethical reef aquaculture
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In partnership with specialized laboratories, RecifAtHome aims to create a European center of excellence in marine biotechnology.
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Partners and Support for the Scientific Project
Committed partners support the scientific ambition of RecifAtHome.
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Regional Economic Agency (AER)
Karine Berger
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Public Investment Bank (BPI)
Emmanuel Cordel
Local representatives
M. Febvay and M. Girard
