DistanSea
Seawater Treatment Systems for Long-Distance Transport of Live Seafood
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in February 2025 by Asaf Lahav and Raz Ben-Asher, DistanSea operates with 1–10 employees. The company secured a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority in August 2025 across one funding round. However, in May 2026, DistanSea ceased operations.
Business overview
DistanSea develops advanced seawater treatment systems designed to enhance the survival and freshness of live seafood during transport and storage. Its core technology, the patented Ammonia Removal Treatment (ART), effectively removes ammonia excreted by live animals such as lobsters, crabs, oysters, and clams, thereby maintaining water quality and significantly reducing mortality. The company offers various ART configurations, including the Easy ART unit for short-term applications and the comprehensive Pro ART system, which also manages microorganisms, pH, oxygen, CO₂, and temperature. These systems are applicable across the entire seafood supply chain, from harvesting to distribution, aiming to minimize losses, improve transport efficiency, and reduce operational costs within the Agriculture & Food Technologies sector.
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- What is DistanSea's operational status as of May 2026?
- In May 2026, DistanSea ceased to operate.
- When was DistanSea founded and by whom?
- DistanSea was founded in February 2025 by co-founders Asaf Lahav and Raz Ben-Asher.
- What is DistanSea's core technology?
- DistanSea's core technology is the patented Ammonia Removal Treatment (ART), which removes ammonia from seawater to maintain water quality for live seafood during transport and storage.
- What types of products does DistanSea offer?
- DistanSea offers different configurations of its ART technology, including the Easy ART unit for short-term use and the Pro ART system for comprehensive water treatment, controlling factors like microorganisms, pH, oxygen, CO₂, and temperature.