UNIC SUB UGO FONDA S. P. Is a private independent family micro-enterprise owned by 2 private persons. It employs nine permanent staff. Established in 1984, it is specialised in underwater and water-related work, e. G. Design, planning and construction of underwater structures, floating pontoons, surveys, sampling, photo and TV shootings, underwater search and rescue, legal counselling, and instruction of diving, underwater and hyperbaric techniques and technologies.

In 2003, the enterprise took over (bought) a marine aquaculture plant with the capability for production of approx.40 tons of fresh fish and approx.60 tons of fresh shellfish (Mytilus) per year. The aquaculture plant is situated in the environmentally unique costal area in the Gulf of Piran, Adriatic Sea, Slovenia, where it offers possibilities for economic development of the local community.

Since the takeover the commercialisation of the products has started but has not yet reached its full potential capabilities. Furthermore, the company acquired a new plant for depuration and distribution of molluscs built and equipped in accordance with the newest European requests and regulations. Both the aquaculture plant and the depuration and distribution centre are under constant veterinary control of the Veterinary Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, to ensure food safety.

In the near future (2 years time), the doubling of the production of shellfish and further modernisation and optimisation of cost effectiveness and competitiveness of the whole aquaculture plant is planned.