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[ 🌿 Meet AWARE-EU Leaders #1 ] Meet Professor Elena Mente, Fish Nutrition and Physiology Expert In this video, Professor Elena Mente from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) takes us inside her work for the AWARE project. With a focus on developing innovative, species-specific fish feeds, Elena’s research is paving the way for sustainable aquaponics systems. 🔬Her team is working on creating specialized diets that incorporate recycled waste from aquaponics, including insect meal, to replace traditional fish meal. This cutting-edge approach not only meets the nutritional needs of the fish but also supports plant growth within the system. 🌿As she explains, aquaponics requires a delicate balance—ensuring the fish feed satisfies both the fish and plants’ requirements. Watch to learn more about how Elena and her team are revolutionizing sustainable aquaculture! #AWARE #Aquaponics #ReclaimedWater #AquacultureEurope

Yesterday marked the start of a new endeavor as I was elected into the Board of Directors for The European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform EATIP. I am humbled by this opportunity and look forward to use the next 4 years to try to put the aquaculture industry into the mindset of politicians in the EU, by showing them how our industry can contribute in providing sustainable healthy food from the ocean. NCE Aquaculture , NCE Seafood Innovation, NCE Aquatech Cluster Stiim Aqua Cluster

🌿AWARE Leaders #1 Meet Professor Elena Mente, Fish Nutrition and Physiology Expert In this video, Professor Elena Mente from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki takes us inside her work for the AWARE project. With a focus on developing innovative, species-specific fish feeds, Elena’s research is paving the way for sustainable aquaponics systems. 🔬Her team is working on creating specialized diets that incorporate recycled waste from aquaponics, including insect meal, to replace traditional fish meal. This cutting-edge approach not only meets the nutritional needs of the fish but also supports plant growth within the system. 🌿As she explains, aquaponics requires a delicate balance—ensuring the fish feed satisfies both the fish and plants’ requirements. Watch to learn more about how Elena and her team are revolutionizing sustainable aquaculture! #AWAREProject #SustainableAquaponics #InnovativeResearch #Aquaculture #FishFeeds #CircularEconomy #SustainabilityInAction European Research Executive Agency (REA) INNOVA - Technology Transfer and Valorisation Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Universidade Católica Portuguesa Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research CSIC Luiss Guido Carli University LabGov ETS European Aquaculture Society Green in Blue Ulster University AIGUANATURA DELS PORTS SL Università del Salento Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) 3CENGINEERING SRL SEMPLIFICATA Universidade do Porto International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Autorità Idrica Pugliese Universidad Católica del Maule

[Science Letter] Explore our in-depth analysis on sustainable aquaculture and its critical role in global food security and learn about innovative solutions and policy recommendations. #SustainableAquaculture #GlobalFoodSecurity #EnvironmentalSustainability In collaboration with the Institute of Marine Research, Norway, the International Atomic Energy Agency, Monaco and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, this research has been published in the prestigious Science Journal, which has a 5-year impact factor of 50.3. Reimagining aquaculture in the Global South Aquaculture has been crucial for millennia and now plays a key role in global food security. However, current fish feed production harms coastal ecosystems and local fishers, particularly in the Global South, by overharvesting small fish vital to ecosystems and local diets. These fish are often redirected from human consumption to fish meal for livestock and aquaculture, impacting food security in places like Bangladesh, Gambia, and Ghana. To support the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, sustainable aquaculture strategies are essential. This includes advancing water recirculation, offshore innovations, responsible fish feed ingredients, and effective policies for sustainable development and human nutrition. Policies should focus on seawater quality, biodiversity protection, comprehensive sustainability assessments, and improved feed production. Link to the article : https://lnkd.in/gzWNZCeP

🌟 Blue worms: A small step towards sustainable aquaculture! 🌟 We would like to share a picture from our current lab experiment, where we are taking our very first step toward developing a new vaccine strategy against Rainbow Trout Fry Syndrome (RTFS) for rainbow trout using white worms. Our team member Dennis Grantland is using fruit color to study food uptake and elimination in white worms under various conditions. This research is part of our LiveFishHealth project, which aims to develop an alternative to the use of antibiotics in organic rainbow trout farming, enhancing both environmental and economic sustainability. Rainbow Trout Fry Syndrome is a major challenge in the early life stages of rainbow trout, often necessitating multiple antibiotic treatments due to high mortality rates. In their natural habitat, rainbow trout are predatory, feeding on a variety of live organisms. However, in aquaculture, they start their lives on dry feed. Incorporating live feed not only aligns with their natural dietary habits but has also been shown to enhance robustness and reduce mortality among other species of farmed fish during their early life stages. The project LiveFishHealth is part of the new Organic RDD9 projects funded by ICROFS - International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems, and you can learn more about our project here: https://lnkd.in/db4FgDPy Stay tuned as we innovate for healthier, more sustainable aquaculture practices! 🐟🌱 Institut for Ecoscience - Aarhus Universitet, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, ÅDAL ØRRED, FISHLAB, Birte Brorson #Aquaculture #Sustainability #Innovation #LiveFishHealth #RainbowTrout

🌱 Dive into Sustainable Aquaculture Discover how researchers at the University of Gothenburg are revolutionizing aquaculture feed with kelp flies and marine yeast from seafood by-products. Boosting fish health and reducing environmental impact, this study leads the way to a more sustainable future 🐠 👉Follow the link to read the full article https://lnkd.in/gyenPw-c

The INNOAQUA Project is charting the course for a sustainable and diverse EU in-land aquaculture industry! 🌱 We're leveraging innovative #algae-based foods, circularity, and digitalization to transform the sector. Our ambitious R&I workplan aims to develop and mainstream algae-based solutions, backed by a multidisciplinary consortium of leading research centers, associations, and industrial giants. Here's what we're set to achieve: - Demonstrating the benefits of multi-trophic in-land cultivation practices with cutting-edge digital technologies. - Enhancing sustainability and competitiveness through circular economy principles. - Extracting high-value ingredients from algae and fish by-products for innovative seafood products, prioritizing societal acceptance and market penetration. - Join us in shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture! Learn more about our mission: https://lnkd.in/eA6QBymf #INNOAQUA #SustainableAquaculture #Innovation #CircularEconomy Project consortium partners:  NORCE Norwegian Research Centre (Norway) A4F-Algae for Future (Portugal)  Algemy ingredients (Spain)  Eco Imagination (France)  Eranova (France)  European Aquaculture Society (Belgium)  Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) Grupo Nueva Pescanova (Spain)  INESC TEC (Portugal)  Marineholmen RASLab AS (Norway)  PEDAL Consulting (Slovak Republic) Perseus (Belgium) Projects Blog Leitat (Spain) SEA EIGHT (Portugal) Sustainn (Spain)  Viking Aqua AS (Norway)  Viva Maris GmbH (Germany) With the support of:  European Commission #HorizonEurope (Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them).

The INNOAQUA Project is charting the course for a sustainable and diverse EU in-land aquaculture industry! 🌱 We're leveraging innovative #algae-based foods, circularity, and digitalization to transform the sector. Our ambitious R&I workplan aims to develop and mainstream algae-based solutions, backed by a multidisciplinary consortium of leading research centers, associations, and industrial giants. Here's what we're set to achieve: - Demonstrating the benefits of multi-trophic in-land cultivation practices with cutting-edge digital technologies. - Enhancing sustainability and competitiveness through circular economy principles. - Extracting high-value ingredients from algae and fish by-products for innovative seafood products, prioritizing societal acceptance and market penetration. - Join us in shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture! Learn more about our mission: https://lnkd.in/eA6QBymf

We’d like to update you on the achievements of our S2AQUAcoLAB team in the AQUAFISH0.0 project ! 🌟 📚 Educational Outreach: S2AQUA has interacted with over 500 students through interactive programs, including our popular S2QUAGAME. The enthusiasm and participation of the students have been heartwarming, as they have delved into the concepts of aquaculture, sustainability, and the blue economy. 💙 🔬 Circular Economy Initiatives: The team is making significant progress in various work packages, particularly in circular processes within aquaculture and fisheries. At S2AQUAcoLAB, they are leading the creation of an inventory of by-products and bycatch from regional and national aquaculture. This work is crucial in promoting a circular economy and maximizing resource use. 🌍 🍽️ Innovative Food Products: They are developing new food products from by-products, which will help reduce waste and promote sustainability in aquaculture. We are proud to be part of a project that is paving the way for a better and bluer future for everyone. Remember: AQUAFISH0.0 project.0 is co-financed by Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027." #AQUAFISH #Sustainability #BlueEconomy #Aquaculture #Innovation #CircularEconomy #EducationalOutreach CTAQUA Centro Tecnológico de Acuicultura Instituto de Empleo y Desarrollo Socioeconómico y Tecnológico de la Diputación de Cádiz WestBIC Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille IPMA Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera S2AQUAcoLAB Pôle halieutique, mer et littoral - L'Institut Agro ARDITI - Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação Tecnologia e Inovação CEEI Bahía de Cádiz

Webinar Recap: Innovations & Sustainability in Aquaculture Our recent webinar on aquaculture innovations and sustainability solutions was a resounding success! Industry experts, researchers, and enthusiasts came together to discuss cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly practices. Key Topics: 1. Technological Innovations: Enhancing efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture. 2. Environmental Solutions: Minimizing ecological impact and preserving biodiversity. 3. Social Responsibility: Ensuring food security and job creation through sustainable practices. Participants actively engaged, asking insightful questions and sharing ideas, making the session highly interactive and informative. A big thanks to all attendees for making this webinar impactful and inspiring. Stay tuned for our upcoming events! #Aquaculture #Sustainability #Innovation #Webinar