„New Technologies, Tools and Strategies for a Sustainable, Resilient and Innovative European Aquaculture“
As the demand for seafood has increased, new technologies have enabled the cultivation of fish and shellfish in both freshwater and marine environments, thereby reducing pressure on natural ecosystems and advancing the aquaculture industry. Unlike wild fish caught in their natural habitats, fish in the aquaculture sector are raised and harvested under controlled conditions, whether in freshwater, coastal, or oceanic waters. Aquaculture is used not only to increase fish production without depleting natural stocks but also to restore habitats, revitalize wild populations, and conserve endangered species.
With the rising population, there is a growing need to expand food systems that must significantly increase the production of safe and nutritious food while reducing pressure on environmental resources. The NewTechAqua project aimed to address these challenges by expanding and diversifying European aquaculture production of shellfish, mollusks, and microalgae, through the development and implementation of technologically advanced, resilient, and sustainable solutions.
The project led to the development of technologically advanced, resilient, and sustainable solutions, categorized into six different areas: food, Industry 4.0, sustainable cultivation, genetics, new species, and new products. These solutions were tested and validated on conventional fish species (Atlantic salmon, California trout, sea bass, and bream), new species (greater amberjack, cavalla, Senegalese sole, and mullet), shellfish (Pacific oyster, mussel), and microalgae.
Partner consortium: 26 partners from 10 countries
Project duration: 01.01.2020. – 30. 12.2023.
Project budget: 5.990.172,67 EUR
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