It is also expanding the ponds where microalgae is grown. There are about 30,000 species of microscopic plants known as microalgae in Hawaii. They produce proteins, fats, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and pigments used in natural foods, animal nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Among Aquasearch's clients is a Finnish salmon and trout growing firm, Cultor Ltd., which is selling a patented product known as Aquazan to ensure the desired color in the fish. Inflazyme Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The Natural Energy Laboratory, which began in the 1970s as a research facility for experiments in Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, has two dozen tenants who lease space for production and research facilities in the 870-acre park.
Most ventures involve seafood or microalgae products.