Scientific papers & publications

This study explores the sustainability implications of regionalising marine aquaculture by examining the four key segments of the supply chain. These are (1) upstream inputs and resources, (2) aquaculture production, (3) downstream added value...

This study evaluated POET corn-fermented protein (CFP), a protein derived from dry-mill bioethanol production, as a potential candidate for use in European seabass aquafeeds. The apparent digestibility coefficients of POET CFP were evaluated and...

This paper delves into the concept of disease burden, which is gaining relevance in aquaculture, where disease poses serious threats to animal welfare, productivity, and economic sustainability. At the farm level, the consideration of fish as living...

This study develops a multi-use assessment framework for floating offshore wind energy and aquaculture, providing a national sectoral perspective to support marine spatial planning policy formulation through stakeholder-informed recommendations. The...

This study emphasises the importance of social acceptability and multi-stakeholder engagement in developing guidelines to foster sustainable aquaculture, address governance issues, and environmental, social, and economic factors critical to the...

This study advances a gender-sensitive framework for marine spatial planning (MSP), emphasising the need for equitable and inclusive governance in the blue economy. Through participatory mapping and Ocean Use Surveys conducted in the Maldives, the...

This study investigates the understanding and implementation of circular economy practices among aquaculture producers in Italy, focusing on their preferences, challenges, and perceived opportunities. This research offers insights to guide future...

Machine vision technologies are increasingly being applied in aquaculture to enhance animal welfare monitoring through automated, non-invasive, and continuous observation systems. This article explores the current state and future potential of...

The FishMet framework introduces a digital twin model designed to simulate and predict appetite, feeding behaviour, and growth in salmonid fish, such as Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. Unlike traditional black-box artificial intelligence models...

This article presents the recent advancements in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). It highlights technical and technological advancement in plant management aimed at improving water quality, production efficiency, and animal welfare. The...

This review explores the potential of land-based recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) as an alternative to sea pen farming for Atlantic salmon, particularly in the post-smolt grow-out phase. It highlights key technological and physiological...

This review examines the role of probiotics in inland aquaculture, which accounts for 62.6% of farmed aquatic animals worldwide. As global aquaculture faces challenges such as environmental degradation, algal blooms, and the high cost of quality...

Feed formulations low in fish meal and fish oil can decrease feed intake and nutrient digestibility. Dietary application of lecithins could improve growth performance and nutrient digestibility; however, knowledge about specific lecithins and their...

This research article presents a systematic literature review on the current state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies used in aquaculture applications. As the demand for seafood continues to grow, the aquaculture industry faces...

This paper reviews recent research on fish welfare, personnel safety, and enabling technologies in the context of exposed aquaculture environments, with a focus on the Norwegian salmon farming industry. In particular, it highlights the challenges...

The potential of large-scale seaweed cultivation to contribute to achieving ambitious EU-wide objectives, such as food security, energy independence, carbon neutrality and ecosystems restoration, is widely recognised. However, there is a lack of...

Filamentous fungi have potential as an alternative protein source for use in aquafeeds due to their high protein content and bioactive components. This article presents the results of an study conducted to explore how the protein-rich fungus called...

Paecilomyces variotii (a filamentous fungus), is a promising novel protein source in fish feeds due to its high nutritional value. Also, P. variotii has Microbial-Associated Molecular Patterns (MAMPs) such as glucans and nucleic acids that could...

This paper investigates the potential for increasing the aquaculture production in the Republic of Cyprus by transitioning towards offshore aquaculture farms. The model developed provides a valuable roadmap for offshore transitions in Mediterranean...

Host density is a key driver in parasite population dynamics, and often the number of parasites increases rapidly with host density. In the context of Norwegian salmonid farming, this mechanism has led to a disparity between the desire to increase...