Oceanpick Pvt Ltd

08/12/2025

Oceanpick Pvt Ltd is proud to be named a finalist for the UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards in the Sustainable Supply Chains category at the 21st UNIDO General Conference & Global Industry Summit in Riyadh.

This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to:
- Responsible aquaculture practices
- Ethical and fair labor standards
- Environmental stewardship across our value chain
- Delivering premium, clean, ocean-raised barramundi to global consumers

Reinforcing our ambition to champion a blue revolution where responsible seafood becomes the global norm, Irfan Thassim, Founder of Oceanpick Pvt Ltd, shared:

“Recognition at a global level reminds us why we began this journey. For us, sustainability was never an add-on. It has always been the responsibility we chose to carry. As farmers and as people, we believe that if we want a better future for food, we must build it on practices that respect the ocean, the communities around us, and the generations that will come after.”

🔗 Read UNIDO’s official announcement:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/unido_unido-oneworldawards-unidogc21-activity-7398734042369609728-LRIu

21/11/2025

Get ready to feast! 🎣✨

Visit us at Stall 65 at Aqua Planet Sri Lanka Expo 2025 and dive into ocean-raised flavour like no other.

We’re serving up Fish n’ Chips, Barra Kofta, Barra Burgers, and Fish Popcorn—fresh, crispy, irresistible.

Come say hi and taste the best of Sri Lanka’s first and only ocean-raised barramundi! 💙🌊

12/11/2025

Proudly Making Waves for Sustainability!

Oceanpick China Bay, Trincomalee has won the Bronze Award at the Presidential Environment Awards 2025 under the Animal Farm Category (Type C & D).

This remarkable milestone is a testament to our commitment to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable aquaculture future.
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17/10/2025

When you think of seafood heavyweights, salmon, shrimp, and tuna usually top the list. But quietly making waves is another contender — Barramundi. Once considered niche, this versatile white fish is now dubbed the “next billion-dollar fish” and it’s winning over chefs, health-conscious consu...

25/09/2025

🌊💙 This Day, Oceanpick teamed up with Trincomalee authorities and Eastern University students to restore the beauty of Back-Bay!

Over 100 passionate volunteers collected plastic, fishing gear, and other waste—protecting marine life and inspiring future ocean guardians. 🌍✨

Together with local partners, we’re driving a Plastic-Free Cod-Bay vision—because every piece of plastic removed today creates space for marine life tomorrow. 🐟♻️

23/09/2025

A free health camp was conducted on 14th September 2025 at the Oceanpick farm location in Cod Bay, especially dedicated to the fishing community in the area. The initiative aimed to promote the health and well-being of local fishermen and their families by providing them with access to much-needed medical services.

The camp included general health check-ups, consultations, and preventive care awareness sessions. Over 60 participants from the community attended and benefitted from the services provided.

This initiative highlights Oceanpick’s commitment to supporting the surrounding communities while promoting preventive healthcare and social welfare. Our aim has always been to uplift the welfare of the fishing community in the areas surrounding our farms, as they are quintessential to maintaining the overall balance of our ecosystem.

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06/08/2025

Dive into the world of Round Island Barramundi, the flagship brand of Oceanpick — Sri Lanka’s first offshore oceanic fish farm. Raised in the crystal-clear waters off Trincomalee and powered by European‐inspired aquaculture expertise, our barramundi offers a buttery, flaky texture, rich omega‑3 nutrition, and a clean, oceanic flavor you can taste.

Dive into the world of Round Island Barramundi, the flagship brand of Oceanpick — Sri Lanka’s first offshore oceanic fish farm. Raised in the crystal-clear w...

28/06/2025

🌿 A Distinguished Visit to Our Farm 🇳🇿
We were deeply honored to welcome His Excellency David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, to our farm on June 27, 2025.
His Excellency’s visit was a momentous occasion for our team, as we had the privilege of showcasing our oceanic barramundi operations, sustainability initiatives, and future aspirations. The High Commissioner’s keen interest in local innovation and his thoughtful engagement were truly inspiring.
We are grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas on sustainable farming, international collaboration, and the shared values that connect our communities.
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to His Excellency David Pine and the New Zealand High Commission for this meaningful visit.

New Zealand High Commission, Sri Lanka

27/03/2025

As our founder always says “ Team work makes the dream work” Pacific West - Food Service

Sri Lanka’s first oceanic fish farm. Oceanpick offers endless possibilities with its Barramundi, from whole round to portions and more.

05/03/2025

Exciting News!
Round Island Barramundi is now in India!
Our partnership with Empire Foods aim to bring high-quality, nutrient-rich ocean raised Barramundi to the Indian market, offering a delicious and healthy seafood option.

The team is currently at the AAHAR - International Food & Hospitality Fair 2025
which is the largest B2B event in the food and hospitality industry.

Visit us from March 5-8, 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.

20/11/2024

🌊🐟 World Fisheries Day 2024 🌍
Celebrated every November 21, this day highlights the critical role of sustainable fisheries in supporting global food security, marine ecosystems, and the livelihoods of millions worldwide. 🌏✨

This year’s theme, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures”, calls for collective action to protect our oceans and embrace eco-friendly fishing practices. 🌿💙

🔑 Key Highlights:

🌱 Sustainable fishing to preserve marine biodiversity.
💼 Empowering small-scale fishers, who make up 90% of the global fishing community.
🍽️ Ensuring food security for billions who rely on fish for essential nutrition.
🚨 Addressing overfishing, pollution, and climate impacts.

Oceanpick is proud to host an awareness program with key partners, focusing on illegal fishing, boating safety, and biosecurity to support our fisheries community. Together, we strive for a sustainable future. 💙

Fishing as one of humanity’s oldest professions, which has been profoundly altered in recent years. Modern fishing has drifted towards “predatory practices and technology” that undermines sustainable practices. This imbalance has taken a toll on the marine ecosystem and the communities that de...

09/08/2024

🌿MANGROVE PLANTING AT CHINABAY, TRINCOMALEE🌿

As part of our ongoing efforts to engage in climate action, Oceanpick with the collaboration of Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) successfully initiated a Mangrove planting programme at Chinabay Trincomalee on the 29th July. We are thankful to the community of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Director Planning of Town and Gravets Divisional Secretariat, Assistant Director Fisheries, Cod Bay Harbor Manager, Forest Department, the Sri Lankan Police and School students and teachers who participated for this event and made it a success. Planting of 300 mangrove plants as a pilot project was initiated, and the success of this pilot would stem similar mangrove planting programmes. Mangroves are not only a great carbon sink but are highly beneficial to coastal communities.
A remarkable fact: mangrove shields 15 million people from coastal flood and storm surges!

The program on the 29th included an educational session as well to raise awareness about the importance of this humble nature ninja in the ecosystem and ocean welfare. Oceanpick also partnered with Trinco MEPA to continue this initiative, with a focus on planting more mangroves and monitoring the areas to ensure these new plants thrive. 🌱🌊

The world needs mangroves. However, like many other tree species, mangroves are at risk and some estimate approximately 1% of our mangroves are lost yearly posing a major threat to coastline communities. Mangrove conservation and restoration projects are important to protect our coastlines, keep our beaches beautiful and restore biodiversity in marine ecosystems. 🌿🛡️

Marine Environment Protection Authority-Sri Lanka