This topic will report how the current selective breeding programs for Atlantic salmon, European sea bass, gilthead sea bream, and rainbow trout can respond to future demands for novel feed compositions and climate resilience, and make further improvements in disease resistance.

This topic will evaluate finetuned, tailored made per fish species feed formulations on fish performance and product nutritional value for organic and conventional aquaculture. The plan will also assess low eco-footprint aquafeeds for smart optimized aquaculture.

 This topic will build on consumer perceptions of the sector and identify communication strategies to increase consumer awareness and the social acceptability of aquaculture. A clear plan for a communication campaign that aims to increase consumer awareness and improve consumer perception and acceptance of European aquaculture will be presented.                                         

This topic will present 1) innovative methods for water quality descriptors, salinity effects on biofilter performance, and feed composition in relation to water quality in RAS. 2) Recent developments in IMTA, demonstrating the
production and environmental feasibility of IMTA at the basin scale. 3) The economic profitability and environmental impact of project innovations, including the effects of the recent spike in energy prices.

This topic will look at the impact of housing environments and innovative diets on fish health and welfare using a wireless communication system to integrate KPIs. This system will track the activity patterns and physiological status of the fish using sensory signals and remote monitoring.

This topic will consider non-thermal processing of fish products to valorise aquaculture raw materials and will identify optimal packaging to preserve quality and safety.