This centre in Latvia, developed by the Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health, and Environment (BIOR), bridges the gap between aquaculture entrepreneurs and scientific research. It provides access to innovative infrastructure, expert training, skills development, and advisory services to address industry challenges. The centre promotes knowledge transfer, cross-sectoral cooperation, and research using advanced technologies. It focuses on fish farming, health, feed breeding, and sustainable aquaculture practices in both freshwater and saltwater systems, aiming to transform cutting-edge research into practical solutions for the sector’s growth.
- Start date
- 1 Jan 2020
- Project locations
- Latvia
- Overall budget
- €4 993 282
- EU contribution
- €4 993 282100% of the overall budget
- Project website
- Aquaculture Research and Education Centre
Results
- Organised training seminars, conferences, and working groups with aquaculture farms, international experts, and scientific organisations.
- Facilitated knowledge exchange and collaborative learning in an innovative setting.
- Organised biannual lectures and best practice exchanges for aquaculture farms and university students.
- Developed and implemented innovations to improve fish farming processes, boost production, and diversify Latvian aquaculture products.
Contact
Aquaculture Research and Education Centre of the Institute ‘BIOR’
- Name
- Aquaculture Research and Education Centre of the Institute ‘BIOR’
- marcis [dot] zingisbior [dot] lv
- Phone number
- +371 20232017 // +371 65038111