Pars Abzistan: A Pioneer and Trusted Partner in Aquaculture
Pars Abzistan Shrimp Hatchery and Farming Company serves as the operational arm of the research activities of Piyab Novin Tehran Consulting Company. With specialized knowledge, extensive field experience, and an innovative approach, this organization has been contributing to Iran’s aquaculture production chain for more than three decades.
Recognizing the critical importance of larval supply to the shrimp farming industry, Pars Abzistan began its operations as the first privately owned shrimp hatchery in Bushehr Province, located in Delvar, along the shores of the Persian Gulf. Today, we are proud to present some of the achievements and milestones of this organization.
A Pioneer in Shrimp Broodstock Production
The concept of local production of Penaeus indicus broodstock was developed through the design and establishment of a greenhouse facility at Pars Abzistan. For a decade, the company served as a supplier of broodstock for this species.
Following the outbreak of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) in Bushehr Province and the introduction of Litopenaeus vannamei (Pacific white shrimp) to the province in 2006, the experienced scientific team at Pars Abzistan embarked on a mission to localize and develop domestic broodstock production of this species, with the ultimate goal of achieving self-sufficiency.
In 2007, the first domestically produced broodstock, raised in indoor facilities under strict biosecurity protocols, were introduced alongside imported broodstock. In subsequent years, this initiative contributed to expanding domestic production capacity and reducing hatcheries’ dependence on broodstock imports.
Innovation in Shrimp Farming
In 2006, Pars Abzistan established one of the country’s earliest operational shrimp nursery systems, an initiative that paved the way for the development and modernization of nursery units alongside grow-out farms.
Furthermore, the company began implementing super-intensive shrimp farming projects in 0.1-hectare ponds, achieving production capacities of up to 5 kilograms per cubic meter, as early as that year.
Aquaculture Development and Specialized Input Supply
Pars Abzistan has played a role in introducing European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) to Iran and establishing cage-based fish farming along the coastal waters of Kangan.
The company has also contributed to facilitating access to and supplying specialized larval feeds by introducing internationally recognized brands, including Ziegler.
Operations Across Multiple Regions of Iran
Pars Abzistan operates four shrimp farming facilities across the Delvar, Shif, and Gomishan sites, contributing to shrimp production and farming in Bushehr and Golestan provinces.
As part of its ongoing expansion strategy, the company has also established its second shrimp larval hatchery in Bandar Moallem, Hormozgan Province.
Pars Abzistan: A legacy of experience, a foundation of scientific knowledge, and a lasting contribution to the advancement of aquaculture in Iran