Fish farming effluents, rich in nutrients, hold the potential to foster circular economy approaches by transforming this waste into valuable resources. In a significant move towards more sustainable practices, the AQUA4ALL project has been launched, led by Flatlantic and supported by collaborators Necton, S2AquacoLAB, and GreenCoLab.
This initiative aims to utilise the effluents from turbot farming within a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to cultivate microalgae useful in a variety of industrial applications, thereby facilitating the creation of new sustainable products.
The microalgae harvested will later be processed into new products, directly benefiting the aquaculture industry.
As highlighted by the project promoters, AQUA4ALL represents a progressive commitment to sustainability.
The project also stands out for its contribution to combating climate change, as the microalgae have the ability to capture carbon and remove excess nutrients from the environment, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the aquaculture industry.
AQUA4ALL is supported by COMPETE 2030, Algarve 2030, Portugal 2030, and the European Union, underscoring the international support and significance of sustainable aquaculture initiatives across Europe.
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