90% of Iran’s Demand Met Through Imported Artemia

More than 90% of Iran’s demand for artemia (brine shrimp) are met through imports while Lake Urmia can fully supply this demand, according to the head of Iran Artemia Research Center.
“Only about 10% of Lake Urmia’s artemia alone, if processed properly, can meet our needs,” Ali Nekoueifard was also quoted as saying by IRNA.  
Artemia or brine shrimp, which is a unicellular organism, has significant economic value as it is used as a main feed for freshwater fish and shrimps. It contains more than 52% protein and 4% fat, and the combination can meet all the nutritional needs of sea creatures.