Progress of ThinkInAzul Action Line 2 at Aquaculture Europe 20252025-10-07
During the Aquaculture Europe 2025 (AE2025) congress held in Valencia, the ThinkInAzul programme hosted a dedicated session to present the latest scientific and technological advances from its Action Line 2 (LA2), focused on sustainable aquaculture innovation. The session highlighted the collaborative efforts of research centers, universities, and industry partners working together to transform aquaculture through science and innovation.
The session featured contributions from the working groups on key areas of marine science and aquaculture:
Group 1: Reproduction and Genetics (5:10). Presentation of genetic markers, assisted selection techniques, and strategies to improve reproductive efficiency in farmed species.
Group 2: Nutrition, Health and Welfare (32:30). Insights into functional feeds, gut microbiota studies, and approaches to enhance fish welfare.
Group 3: Food Quality and Safety (1:10:23). Evaluation of nutritional and sensory quality of aquaculture products, contaminant analysis, and traceability systems.
Group 4: Aquaculture–Marine Environment Interaction (1:39:35). Research on environmental impacts of aquaculture and science-based mitigation strategies.
Group 5: New Production Systems (2:02:50). Innovations in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), automation, and digitalization of production processes.
Group 6: Macro- and Microalgae Aquaculture (2:18:25). Development of algae cultivation for functional ingredients and circular economy applications.
