Grow More Food With Less Water
Emerald Aquaponics designs and builds recirculating food-production systems that conserve water, reduce waste, and turn aquatic ecosystems into practical infrastructure for schools, research labs, farms, communities, and NGOs. We create living systems where water is reused, nutrients are cycled, and food production becomes cleaner, smarter, and more resilient.
Our Work
Explore our engineering journey. This high-level overview highlights key projects across Dublin and international sites, from laboratory systems to commercial food production. For a deeper dive into our technical documentation and outcomes, explore our full portfolio page.
Research & Laboratory Systems
Designing high-precision marine cultivation labs and water infrastructure for top research institutions including Trinity College Dublin and Atlantic Technological University.
Education & Demonstration Systems
Pioneering aquaponics Excellence Programmes across Irish schools, integrating high-technology STEM education with sustainable food cultivation systems.
Commercial Food Production Systems
Engineering large-scale hydroponic and aquaponic infrastructure for commercial producers like Bowfield Farm and international sites in Slovakia.
International & NGO Partners
Executing community-focused aquaponics projects with global impact, such as our active floating system installations in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
ABOUT US
Emerald Aquaponics was founded on a simple belief: food production should work with natural systems rather than against them.
Drawing on decades of combined experience in aquaculture, aquaponics, hydroponic systems, and sustainable agriculture, we design practical, scalable solutions that bridge scientific research and real-world application. While our primary project details can be found on our Portfolio Page, this mission drives every infrastructure project we undertake across Ireland and internationally.
Our Mission
Charles Carr
Charles Carr is an aquaculture innovator dedicated to advancing regenerative food production and aquatic ecosystem restoration. Since 1996, he has combined scientific expertise with a systems-thinking approach to develop practical solutions for sustainable aquaculture infrastructure. As co-founder of Emerald Aquaponics, he focuses on designing integrated systems that combine productivity, ecological responsibility, and long-term resilience.
Kedar Friis-Lawrence
Kedar Friis-Lawrence brings a precision-led background in bespoke suiting and artisan tailoring to the world of urban sustainability. Beyond his craft in custom apparel, toys, wigs, and specialist accessories like gloves and scarves, Kedar now focuses on Emerald Aquaponics. He designs scalable food systems that provide resilient, local resources for NGOs, schools, and cities.