The Kingfish Company N.V. specializes in the production of yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) using recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). These systems ensure excellent control over water quality, promoting optimal fish growth and reducing vulnerability to diseases. Integral to our water purification processes are protein skimmers, designed to remove small organic impurities that cannot be captured by drum filters.

This internship will focus on assessing the efficiency of the protein skimmers utilized on our farm and implementing optimization strategies. Although we have conducted mass balances on various filter components in the past, comprehensive information on protein skimmers is currently lacking, and literature on their efficiencies is insufficient. The data collected during this internship will be invaluable for refining our filtering processes.

As an intern, you will plan and execute sampling procedures to evaluate the purification efficiencies of protein skimmers in phase 2 of Kingfish Zeeland. You will conduct a water balance and analyze key water quality parameters (TSS, COD, turbidity) at inlet and outlet points to calculate removal efficiencies. Using your findings, you will explore how adjustments to operational parameters (e.g., airflow) impact removal efficiencies.

• You are an HBO or Master student in a field of Agricultural engineering, Water Management, Aquaculture or similar field

• You are enthusiastic, collaborative and can work independently

• You are not afraid to get your hands dirty

• You thrive in a dynamic work environment

• You are looking for an internship of at least 4 months

• A chance to join our ambitious team, in a hyper-growth company that has emerged as a leader in next generation tech-driven sustainable aquaculture.

• A team of awesome colleagues!

• You’ll have an office with a view of the Oosterschelde in Zeeland.

• You’ll get all the tools necessary to do your work perfectly.

• Internship reimbursement of €400 per month

• We support you with housing close to our site if needed

The Kingfish Company is a pioneer and leader in sustainable land-based aquaculture. We produce the yellowtail kingfish (also known as Ricciola/Hiramasa/Greater Amberjack) which is a highly versatile premium fish species, well known in the Italian and Asian fusion cuisines.

Our operation is based on three core principles: sustainability, respect for our fish, and the environment. These key principles are at the heart of our design, activity, and technology decisions. Production of our fish is based on advanced recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), which create the ideal growth environment for kingfish, offer optimal biosecurity, and limit the environmental impact. Animal welfare is paramount and our fish are grown without the use of antibiotics and vaccines. Operations run on 100% renewable energy, sourced from wind, solar, and biogas and the company’s facilities operate on seawater to avoid wasting precious fresh water.

Current annual production capacity at its Kingfish Zeeland facility in the Netherlands is 3,500 tons of high-quality and high-value Yellowtail Kingfish. In the US, permitting for the company’s approximate 8,500 tons capacity facility is progressing as planned.

We are a fast-growing company with multiple large-scale expansion projects currently underway and we are looking forward to welcoming new people into our team and exciting future.