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Discover how an invasive species of fish can become delicious food in the Baltic Sea region.
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Shrimps are in great demand in kitchens worldwide, but their production often contributes to the destruction of delicate ecosystems such as mangrove forests. With the help of BlueInvest, the French start-up Agriloops has risen to the challenge by proposing pioneering innovative and
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Dolphins are highly intelligent and playful creatures but can also be troublemakers when netted fish is in their reach. Fishers in Terracina, Italy, have frequent run-ins with dolphins which interfere with their catch, resulting in accidental captures, harm to the dolphins, and damaged nets.
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The EU fisheries sector is still highly dependent on fossil fuels. To reach carbon neutrality in the EU by 2050, it is important to find solutions for fishing fleets, to reduce such dependency and move to renewable and low-carbon energy sources as quickly as possible.
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DIAdromous Species: moving towards new PARadigms to achieve holistic scientific Advice
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A new aquaculture hub is revolutionising Latvia's aquaculture sector by promoting innovation and sustainable practices. Supported by EU funding, the TOME Aquaculture Centre provides expert training, skill development, and advisory services to entrepreneurs, encouraging knowledge transfer and
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The Belgian fishing industry faces numerous challenges, including regulatory changes, limited resources, and intense competition. GeoVis offers a solution, integrating scientific, industry, and regulatory data into a single, streamlined online platform for Belgian fishing areas.
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Yes you can! Pure Algae, a small innovative Danish business, has developed a sustainable land-based algae and seaweed cultivation system. Even better, this system can be installed alongside land-based aquaculture activities, using the nutrients produced to grow algae.
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Discovering the value of invasive Black Sea sea snails as a culinary delicacy, a family-run business from Varna in Bulgaria, has developed a new market for the molluscs. With EU support, Sever Export has grown rapidly, now operating a fleet of four vessels and an onshore plant for processing sea
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The Baltic sturgeon has been vanishing at a startling rate in recent decades, at one point becoming essentially extinct. German scientists are leading efforts to reintroduce Baltic sturgeon to their native waterways and to protect existing populations through the EU-funded ‘Stör’ project.