Our Projects
7th Framework Programme (FP7)
AQUAEXCEL
[Duration: March 2011- February 2015 (48 months)]
Aquaculture Infrastructures for Excellence in European Fish Research, is a FP7 Infrastructures project (2011-2015) integrating 23 aquaculture research infrastructures from 10 countries and 17 partners, covering all types of environments, species, rearing systems and scientific expertises. AQUAEXCEL aims to integrate key aquaculture research infrastructures across Europe, in order to promote their coordinated use and development.
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on AQUAEXCEL or go to the official AQUAEXCEL website: WWW.AQUAEXCEL.EU
HEALTHY FUTURES
[Duration: January 2011 December 2014 (48 months)]
HEALTHY FUTURES is a collaborative inter-disciplinary research project comprised of 15 partners based in Africa and Europe. It aims to respond to the impact environmental change will have on three water-related vector-borne diseases (malaria, Rift Valley fever & schistosomiasis) in eastern Africa by constructing disease mapping systems, taking into account environmental/climatic trends and changes in socio-economic conditions, to predict future risk.
Although the immediate geographic focus of the HEALTHY FUTURES project is eastern Africa, the approach adopted in and the findings of the research are expected to have applications outside the study area.
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on HEALTHY FUTURES or go to the official HEALTHY FUTURES website: WWW.HEALTHYFUTURES.EU
Marine Genomics for Users
[Duration: January 2011 June 2013 (30 months)]
MG4U is a coordination action to promote Knowledge Transfer in the Marine Genomics Sector. MG4U aims to spread results from recent and on-going projects in marine genomics and facilitate rapid, efficient knowledge transfer to generate interdisciplinary research capacity in Europe.
If you would like to know more about this project, please go to the official MG4U website: WWW.MG4U.EU
AquaInnova
[Duration: February 2010 July 2012 (30 Months)]
AquaInnova deals with the establishment of an operational framework for dialogue based on best governance practises - between the aquaculture industry, the research community and policy makers, focusing on exploiting the potential for innovation and technological development in the European aquaculture value chain.
If you would like to know more about this project, please click on either AquaInnova or visit www.eatip.eu
AQUAMED
[Duration: June 2010 June 2013 (36 Months)]
AQUAMED, the future of research on aquaculture in the Mediterranean region, will promote innovative Mediterranean research and focus on the most relevant issues needed to sustain aquaculture in the region.
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on AQUAMED or go to the official AQUAMED website: WWW.AQUAMEDPROJECT.EU
COEXIST
[Duration: April 2010 April 2013 (36 Months)]
Coastal areas are subject to an increase in competing activities and protection and are a source of potential conflict for space allocation.
COEXIST is a broad, multidisciplinary approach to evaluate these interactions with the ultimate goal to provide a roadmap to better integration, sustainability and synergies among different activities in the coastal zone.
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on COEXIST or go to the official Coexist website: WWW.COEXISTPROJECT.EU
MarineTT
[Duration: February 2010 August 2012 (30 Months)]
MarineTT is premised on the concept that knowledge is a major source of competitive advantage in business. Much potentially valuable knowledge, locked into inaccessible or non-user-friendly contexts, is unused because key stakeholders are not aware of its existence. MarineTT is primarily concerned with marine environmental research, but the approach used will facilitate coverage of other themes (climate change, biodiversity, earth observation, and urban development) and important sub-topics (such as fisheries and aquaculture) to be included, given their relevance to the key area of the impacts of economic growth leading to environmental degradation, and the current ecosystem management approach supported by the EC.
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on MarineTT or go to the official MarineTT website: WWW.MARINETT.EU
ARRAINA
[Duration: January 2012- December 2016 (60 months)]
ARRAINA aims at developing tools (pertinent biomarkers) required to measure and predict the effects of alternative feeds on fish metabolism and health, and define nutritional requirements for the 5 main European farmed fish species.
The project will use this tools to develop alternative feeds and novel vectors for early life stages of fish development that have not been sufficiently addressed yet, and study the long-term effects of these alternative feeds on metabolism, performance, quality and waste management over the full life-cycle (egg to broodstock). ARRAINA will also validate this concept of nutritional programming in fish.
If you would like to know more about this project, please click on ARRAINA or go to the official ARRAINA website: WWW.ARRAINA.EU
MYFISH
[Duration: March 2012- February 2016 (48 months)]
MYFISH aims at developing new Maximum Sustainable Yield indicators that can ensure high levels of fishery yield while respecting ecological, economic and social sustainability thus contributing to achieving Good Environmental Status (GES) as set in the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). MYFISH will contribute to the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) by defining management measures to achieve this objective.
MYFISH with its multidisciplinary approach is composed of leading European institutes in the cross-cutting disciplines of ecosystem sciences, fisheries research, fisheries and environmental economics and social sciences. The Consortium is composed of 31 partners from 11 European countries and will investigate six specific case studies.
If you would like to know more about this project, please go to the official Myfish website: WWW.MYFISHPROJECT.EU
SOCIOEC
[Duration: March 2012- February 2015 (36 months)]
With 25 multidisciplinary partners from 11 countries based across the whole of Europe (from Iceland to Turkey) SOCIOEC will promote a scientific basis for the responsible, ecosystem based and sustainable management of Europe's fisheries in support of the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
SOCIOEC aim to integrate three key academic disciplines of fisheries science (ecology, economics and social sciences), so as to perform a generic analysis of the wide range of current and emerging management measures in the current CFP and possible measures that may be introduced in order to achieve a more profitable and efficient fishing sector that provides sustainable employment and contributes to a knowledge based economy.
SOCIOEC will investigate six specific case studies which are most representative of European fisheries.
If you would like to know more about this project, please go to the official Socioec website: WWW.SOCIOEC.EU
FORCE
[Duration: November 2011- April 2014 (30 months)]
One of the main factors which hampers the sustainable development of aquaculture and fishery in Egypt as well as the whole Mediterranean North African region is the lack of transfer of state-of-the-art Science and Technology.
FORCE, aims to enhance the capacity of The National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Egypt, to carry out research activities aimed at supporting the implementation of sound and science-based policies for the sustainable development of aquaculture and fishery in Egypt, as well as in the whole Mediterranean North African region.
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on FORCE or go to the official FORCE website: WWW.FORCEPROJECT.EU
EU Lifelong Learning Programme
Aqua-RET 2
[Duration: October 2009 October 2011 (24 Months)]
Aqua-RET 2 builds upon the Aqua-RET (Aquatic Renewable Energy Tecnologies) project which developed online training materials to improve end-users understanding of marine renewable energy technologies (Run of River, Tidal Impoundment, Tidal Stream, Wave and Offshore Wind). Aqua-RET 2 will use the existing Aqua-RET resources, and match them to the needs of the market by carrying out a needs analysis of the sector and piloting customised training courses.
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on AQUARET or go to the official AQUARET website: WWW.AQUARET.COM
Aqua-tnet
[Duration: October 2008 October 2011 (36 Months)]
Aqua-tnet is a multidisciplinary thematic network that unites the academic and vocational aspects of the Bologna reforms and the establishment of the European Higher Education Area in the field of aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resources management. Aqua-tnet is growing in activity and relevance and with the approved Community co-funding for the new phase (2008-2011) we now have an excellent opportunity to build upon the first phase and continue this long running network (1996-2008).
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on AQUA-TNET or go to the official AQUA-TNET website: WWW.AQUATNET.COM
PESCALEX 2
[Duration: November 2008 November 2010 (24 Months)]
The aims of PESCALEX 2 are to transfer the PESCALEX materials to wider geographic/linguistic areas; to translate all PESCALEX materials into other languages; to transfer the fish health/diseases content to new users; and to combine innovative (VOLL) language learning with tutor-led & ODL methods in a multi-lingual online environment devoted to fish health management at the VET level.
If you would like to know more about this project, please click on PESCALEX or visit the official PESCALEX website: WWW.PESCALEX.ORG
VALLA
[Duration: February 2008 February 2010 (24 Months)]
VALLA (Validation of All Lifelong Learning in Aquaculture) will develop and pilot methods of recognising and accrediting lifelong learning in the aquaculture sector via the European Qualifications Framework. VALLA builds on the results of WAVE and will contribute towards the aims of the EQF by developing competence-based learning outcomes for a specific sector, providing a reference for the validation of non-formallly acquired competences, and linking such reference points to establish sectoral standards.
If you would like to know more about this project, either click on VALLA or go to the official VALLA website: WWW.VALLAPROJECT.COM
Vocational Aqualabs
[Duration: December 2009 December 2011 (24 Months)]
The overall aim of Vocational Aqualabs is to improve VET systems in the European Aquaculture sector to ensure researchers receive continual professional development training in generic skills which will:
a) result in increasing the quality, attractiveness and security of research career pathways;
b) increase the relevancy of researchers and their research to the sector;
c) improve knowledge transfer to industry for exploitation contributing to a sustainable sector in Europe.
If you would like to know more about this project, either please click on Vocational Aqualabs or go to the official Vocational Aqualabs website: WWW.AQUALABS.EU
INTRANEMMA
[Duration: November 2010 October 2012 (24 Months)]
The aim of INTRANEMMA is to improve the quality and attractiveness of the European VET system by adapting and integrating innovative content and results from the WAVE project, a previous Leonardo da Vinci project, into public and private vocational training systems for mariculture companies in the Mediterranean region.
If you would like to know more about this project, please click on INTRANEMMA or go to the official INTRANEMMA website: WWW.INTRANEMMA.EU
2FISH
[Duration: November 2011 April 2014 (30 Months)]
The aim of 2FISH is to develop innovative training modules for training of service professionals connected to the fishery sector. Each module will be tested by the 2Fish vocational education and training providers in close collaboration with enterprises. Preparation for European credit systems for vocational education and training assessment of the new modules will form a significant part of the project. The new modules will be integrated into the educational programme of 2Fish vocational education and training schools and will be available for download and re-use from the project website by other European fishery vocational education and training schools.
If you would like to know more about this project, please click on 2FISH or go to the official 2FISH website: WWW.2FISHPROJECT.EU
Interreg Atlantic Area
Seafare
[Duration: January 2010 January 2013 (36 Months)]
The Seafare project is a response to the urgent need to increase the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. It is designed to provide SMEs and public authorities with tools for sustainable and environmentally friendly aquaculture.
It will strengthen links between researchers and industry, and influence policy development at regional and national levels via key sectors players. It will deliver innovative solutions for coastal zone management and the protection of habitats by contributing to sustainable management of economic activity.
If you would like to know more about this project, please either click on Seafare or go to the official Seafare website: WWW.SEAFAREPROJECT.EU