Research on the potential conversion of conventional fish farms into organic by establishing a model and good practice guide (ECOFISH)

ECOFISH was a four-year project funded by EU Horizon 2020, aimed at promoting Aquaponics in order to improve onboard waste management and reduce the amount of waste disposed of inappropriately in aquaculture.

Tangible results: The project designed an aquaponic recirculating system. In addition to defining the technological aspects of the model, the economic risk and how fish farms can use aquaponics to increase their economic competitiveness were assessed, along with other aspects of Aquaponics. These findings are available in project deliverables.

Application/relevance: The model is designed to meet the requirements of potential beneficiaries, such as existing fish farmers in the region, as well as entrepreneurs interested in the economic possibilities of sustainable aquaculture. The project’s aquaponics model has been widely disseminated to fish farmers in the region, as well as to local communities where there is potential for farming fish, crayfish and shrimp.