Fully unfed aquaculture systems—such as oyster or seaweed farming—are not eligible for the challenge, as the F3 Fish Farm Challenge focuses on raising carnivorous finfish on feeds that contain no marine-animal ingredients. However, feed ingredients derived from non-animal aquaculture sources may be used, provided they comply with all F3 Fish Farm Challenge rules.

For questions about feed eligibility, please refer to the F3 Fish Farm Challenge rules or contact the F3 team at f3farmchallenge@gmail.com.