Traditionally, aquaculture and shellfish farming have been characterized by monospecies systems and an unstructured reliance on the external environment for waste recycling and disposal. In recent years, thanks to a deeper understanding of interactions among aquatic species—not only animals—new aquaculture models have emerged, challenging and surpassing traditional concepts.

These include: Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA), where different species (fish, shellfish, crustaceans, algae) coexist and contribute not only to production but also to farm management; regenerative aquaculture, using multitrophic systems with plant species that are self-sustaining through photosynthesis and herbivorous fish; closed-cycle systems (RAS) for both freshwater and marine species; and the valorization of diadromous fish (species living in both freshwater and saltwater, such as several salmonids).

Moderator
Marco Comelli

Regenerative aquaculture with low-trophic species
Elisa Ravagnan, Principal Scientist, University of Bergen

Trout farming in RAS
Gloriana Cardinaletti, Professor, University of Udine – Circular Rainbow Project

Land-based shrimp farming in RAS
Vincenzo Zonno, Researcher, University of Salento

RAS effluents as drivers of new bioeconomies: synergies between RAS and insects – the Circular Rainbow Project
Francesca Tulli, Professor, University of Udine

The Vertichaloponics Project
Cristina Macci, Carlo Nicoletto, IRET – Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems

Title TBA
Giorgio Cobau, Aquaculture Consultancy Limited