Sustainably Raised.
Ocean Fresh.
Future Ready.

Pioneering South Asia’s first offshore ocean farm with a deep respect for nature and community.
Oceanpick awarded as one of the Top Five finalists in the UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards

Irfan Thassim

Founder Oceanpick

Mr.Irfan Thassim

“We are a people of the ocean. Our brands, our corporate culture, our products, methods, and worldview all begin with the ocean. At Oceanpick, we believe that sustaining our marine environment is the key to everything.

Trincomalee Bay, on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka, is the beating heart of Oceanpick. The blue waters nurture and give life to the barramundi we farm, package, and market to customers all over the world. It is our home. But it is a home we share with a diverse range of marine fauna and flora, as well as the local fishing communities that depend upon it for life. We are committed to ensuring our home remains pristine and ecologically balanced for future generations.

This commitment spurs us to ensure that every aspect of our operations contributes to our sustainable goals, from responsibly sourcing of feed to reduced waste and carbon emission tracking.

Trincomalee itself, the Indian Ocean, and the wider marine ecosystem of our planet is as vital to the health of our company as it is to humanity itself. We at Oceanpick continue our mission to provide our customers with high quality, healthy, and sustainable ocean-farmed food, we understand that the stewardship of our marine environment is not optional. It is, and will remain, our top priority.

Irfan Thassim

Founder Oceanpick

We are a people of the ocean. Our brands, our corporate culture, our products, methods, and worldview all begin with the ocean. At Oceanpick, we believe that sustaining our marine environment is the key to everything.

Trincomalee Bay, on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka, is the beating heart of Oceanpick. The blue waters nurture and give life to the barramundi we farm, package, and market to customers all over the world. It is our home. But it is a home we share with a diverse range of marine fauna and flora, as well as the local fishing communities that depend upon it for life. We are committed to ensuring our home remains pristine and ecologically balanced for future generations.

This commitment spurs us to ensure that every aspect of our operations contributes to our sustainable goals, from responsibly sourcing of feed to reduced waste and carbon emission tracking.

Trincomalee itself, the Indian Ocean, and the wider marine ecosystem of our planet is as vital to the health of our company as it is to humanity itself. We at Oceanpick continue our mission to provide our customers with high quality, healthy, and sustainable ocean-farmed food, we understand that the stewardship of our marine environment is not optional. It is, and will remain, our top priority.

Mr.Irfan Thassim

Our Sustainable Projects

Across Sri Lanka’s coastline and inland communities, Oceanpick’s sustainability efforts come to life through meaningful, action-driven projects. From coastal restoration to responsible aquaculture practices, each initiative on this map represents our commitment to preserving ecosystems, supporting local livelihoods, and driving long-term environmental progress. Together, these projects form the foundation of a more resilient and sustainable future for our oceans.

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Operational Facilities

Operational Facilities

Sea Cage Production Sites

Sea Cage Production Sites

Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives

Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives

The Alain Michel Hatchery serves as Oceanpick’s primary hatchery and early life-stage production facility. The site comprises broodstock, live feed, larval rearing, and nursery units that collectively support the production of high-quality juvenile fish for transfer to offshore cage farms.

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Oceanpick has developed a proposal to restore approximately 4 hectares of mangrove forest, which is currently under review by the Department of Forestry, Sri Lanka. The project aims to enhance coastal biodiversity, improve shoreline protection, and contribute to blue carbon sequestration.

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The Cod Bay facility serves as Oceanpick’s main operational hub, supporting offshore farm management, logistics coordination, and equipment storage. The site also works closely with local stakeholders to help maintain a plastic-free harbor environment in Cod Bay.

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Powder Bay is an offshore sea cage farming site where pre-grow out phase fish are stocked. The sheltered bay environment provides suitable conditions for stable fish growth before transferring to deeper offshore sites.

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Oceanpick has planted approximately 900 mangrove seedlings near Cat Cove Bay, Trincomalee as part of its mangrove restoration initiative. This project contributes to coastal ecosystem recovery, habitat creation, and long-term carbon sequestration.

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As part of its sustainability and research initiatives, we conducted a pilot cultivation of Kappaphycus alvarezii, harvesting approximately 655 kg of seaweed. The project serves as an R&D effort to explore sustainable aquaculture diversification and potential community-based livelihood opportunities.

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Minden Rock Site 1 hosts offshore cages used for the mid phase grow-out of fish. The deeper water conditions and stronger currents provide improved water exchange, supporting optimal fish growth and health.

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This offshore cage site is used for the final grow-out stage. The site allows efficient biomass management and helps optimize production across multiple farming locations.

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Nursery 2 is a new nursery facility currently under development in Kappalthurei. The site is intended to expand our juvenile fish production capacity while supporting employment and development opportunities within nearby coastal communities.

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We plan to establish a mangrove nursery capable of producing approximately 10,000 mangrove seedlings. These seedlings will support future mangrove restoration initiatives and help strengthen coastal ecosystem conservation efforts in the Trincomalee region.

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Our Awards

Our journey in sustainable aquaculture has been recognized both locally and globally through prestigious awards and industry acknowledgements. These honors reflect the impact of our efforts in environmental stewardship, responsible farming, and community engagement. Each award marks a milestone in our commitment to innovation, transparency, and creating lasting value for our oceans and future generations.

Presidential-Environment-Awards

Presidential Environment Awards 2025

Honored with the Bronze Award, under the Animal Farm Category (Type C & D)
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UNIDO One World Sustainability Awards

Oceanpick was recognized as one of top 5 nominees in the world for Sustainable Supply Chains.
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Presidential Export Awards – 2025

Honored with the Merit Award , for Seafood and Aquaculture products.
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Presidential-Environment-Awards

Presidential Environment Awards 2025

Honored with the Bronze Award, under the Animal Farm Category (Type C & D)
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UNIDO One World Sustainability Awards

UNIDO One World Sustainability Awards

Oceanpick was recognized as one of top 5 nominees in the world for Sustainable Supply Chains.
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Presidential Export Awards – 2025

Presidential Export Awards – 2025

Honored with the Merit Award , for Seafood and Aquaculture products.
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Recognitions of Excellence

Our dedication to responsible aquaculture is backed by globally recognized certifications and memberships. These credentials reflect our compliance with the highest environmental, ethical, and food safety standards in the seafood industry. Each certification represents our promise to operate transparently, sustainably, and responsibly — ensuring that every Oceanpick product meets world-class benchmarks for quality and care.

Aquaculture Stewardship Council

One of the world’s highest standards for fish farming, ensuring we protect the ocean, wildlife, workers, and local communities.

BAP – Best Aquaculture Practices (4-Star)

A top global certification covering feed, hatchery, farm, and processing, proving our seafood is responsibly produced from start to finish.

SEDEX – Responsible Sourcing Membership

A leading international platform that confirms we follow strict ethical, labour, and safety standards through transparent independent audits.

SLCF – Sri Lanka Climate Fund (ISO 14064 Verification)

The national-level verification that our carbon footprint meets ISO 14064 international standards, proving our climate reporting is accurate and credible.

SEDEX – Responsible Sourcing Membership

A leading international platform that confirms we follow strict ethical, labour, and safety standards through transparent independent audits.

SLCF – Sri Lanka Climate Fund (ISO 14064 Verification)

The national-level verification that our carbon footprint meets ISO 14064 international standards, proving our climate reporting is accurate and credible.

ASC – Aquaculture Stewardship Council

One of the world’s highest standards for fish farming, ensuring we protect the ocean, wildlife, workers, and local communities.

BAP – Best Aquaculture Practices (4-Star)

A top global certification covering feed, hatchery, farm, and processing, proving our seafood is responsibly produced from start to finish.

Our
Approach

Our 3 Pillars of Sustainability

At Oceanpick, sustainability is not just a practice — it’s our purpose. Our approach is built on three key pillars that guide every aspect of our operations, from hatchery to harvest. These pillars reflect our commitment to protecting the ocean, empowering our people, and ensuring a responsible future for aquaculture. Together, they define how we grow sustainably, care for our environment, and contribute to healthier oceans and communities.

Oceanpick Oceanic Farm

Ocean

The ocean is our lifeline, and we intend to protect it for generations ahead. Guided by ISO 14064-1 verified GHG accountability and transparent GRI reporting, SBTi targets alongside a clear Net-Zero plan, Oceanpick is setting the benchmark for climate responsibility in Sri Lanka’s marine aquaculture sector. We cut emissions, prevent pollution, and restore ecosystems with projects like blue carbon and plastic reduction. Our vision is clear: healthier oceans that support resilient communities and thriving marine life.

Environmental Stewardship Nurturing Nature While Feeding the Future

People

Our success is inseparable from the well-being of the people who live and work alongside the ocean. As a SEDEX member with SMETA 4-pillar certification, Oceanpick upholds the highest standards of labor rights, safety, and transparency across our operations. Yet we believe true responsibility goes beyond compliance. We invest in people by supporting health and education, fostering youth empowerment, and creating opportunities that strengthen coastal livelihoods. Through active engagement with fishing families, employees, and local communities, we build resilience, inclusivity, and shared progress, ensuring that sustainability flows from the ocean to every shore we touch.

Oceanpick Oceanic Farm

Fish

At the heart of our business is the barramundi we raise with care. As Sri Lanka’s first ASC and BAP-certified marine finfish farm, we follow the strictest standards for fish welfare, nutrition, and traceability. Our veterinarians and skilled teams ensure responsible feeding, biosecurity, and stress-free handling from hatchery to harvest. Every fish we bring to market reflects our integrity and dedication to healthy, ethically raised seafood that supports both human health and planetary balance.

Oceanpick ESG & Sustainability Reports

Oceanpick’s 2024 GRI report details their commitment to sustainable Barramundi farming, showcasing transparent environmental governance and social impact within Sri Lanka’s offshore aquaculture industry.
GRI Reports
GRI Reports

Oceanpick ESG & Sustainability Reports

Oceanpick’s 2024 GRI report details their commitment to sustainable Barramundi farming, showcasing transparent environmental governance and social impact within Sri Lanka’s offshore aquaculture industry.

Sustainability in Action

Our commitment to sustainability is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through our projects, we contribute both directly and indirectly to advancing environmental stewardship, social well-being, and responsible economic growth. This is how our initiatives translate global goals into measurable action.

We have categorized our ESG initiatives into four strategic focus areas, shaped to align with the UNSDGs.

Community and Social Development

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Ocean and Marine Conservation

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Blue Carbon and Climate Change

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Women’s and Children’s Wellbeing

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Community and Social Development

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Ocean and Marine Conservation

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Blue Carbon and Climate Change

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Women’s and Children’s Wellbeing

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Direct

sdg 33

3

Good Health and Well-Being

sdg 5

5

Gender Equality

sdg 8

8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

sdg 13

13

Climate Action

sdg 14

14

Life Below Water

sdg 17

17

Partnership For the Goals

Indirect

sdg 2

2

Zero Hunger

sdg 4

4

Quality Education

sdg 6

6

Clean Water and Sanitation

sdg 12

12

Responsible Consumption and Production

sdg 15

15

Leben Anland

Associated / Related
Contributions

sdg 1

1

No Poverty

sdg 9

9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

sdg 11

11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Our Progress in Numbers

co2-emission

GHG
Inventory

100%

5,449 tCO2e GHG Inventory Verified Under ISO 14064-1 Compared to 2024 Baseline

recycle

Plastics Collected & Recycled

275.8 kg

community

Community Development

1190+

Lives supported 282 (2024 year) + 911 (2025 year)

livelihood

Livelihood Opportunities Created

137

100%
GHG Inventory

5,449 tCO2e GHG Inventory Verified Under ISO 14064-1 Compared to 2024 Baseline

Plastics Collected & Recycled

275.8 kg

1190+ Community Development

Lives supported 282 (2024 year) + 911(2025 year)

Livelihood Opportunities Created

137

Big Goals &
Key Milestones

Goal

Net‑Zero
2050

  • SBTi committed targets — Near-term: Scope 1 & 2, 42% reduction
  • 2050 Net-Zero — 100% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Goal

Transparent, Certified Seafood

Maintain ASC, BAP 4‑Star, SMETA and ASC Chain of Custody so buyers can trace every fillet back to its cage.
Goal

Climate Smart Operations

Efficiency first, renewables next, and nature‑based projects (mangroves, seaweed) to strengthen coasts and absorb carbon.
Goal

Zero Land Waste Accumulation

Keep waste moving to responsible outlets, recycling, recovery, and byproduct use instead of piling up.
Goal

Polythene Reduction

40% Reduction In Operational Polythene Usage
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Goal
Progress

Transparent, Certified Seafood

Maintain ASC, BAP 4‑Star, SMETA and ASC Chain of Custody so buyers can trace every fillet back to its cage.
Goal
Progress

Net‑Zero 2050

  • SBTi committed targets — Near-term: Scope 1 & 2, 42% reduction
  • 2050 Net-Zero — 100% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Goal
Progress

Zero Land Waste Accumulation

Keep waste moving to responsible outlets, recycling, recovery, and byproduct use instead of piling up.
Goal
Progress

Polythene Reduction

40% Reduction In Operational Polythene Usage
Goal
Progress

Climate Smart Operations

Efficiency first, renewables next, and nature‑based projects (mangroves, seaweed) to strengthen coasts and absorb carbon.
Oceanpick wins merit awards

Our Path Towards
Net-Zero Goal

2023

Started gathering data…

2024

GHG Emission baseline…

2025

GHG verification certified…

2026

SBTi Target Development

2030

Near Term Net Zero Target

2040

Carbon Neutrality

2050

Net-Zero Across All Scopes

Our Path Towards Net-Zero Goal’

2023

Started gathering data for organization GHG emissions

2024

GHG Emission baseline established for Scope 1, 2 & 3

2025

GHG verification certified with carbon neutrality initiatives and GRI-aligned reporting in progress.

2026

SBTi Target Development

2030

Near Term Net Zero Target

2040

Carbon Neutrality

2050

Net-Zero Across All Scopes

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