Emerging Technologies in Aquaculture

From digital twins enabling farm management from a single control station and simulation of solutions before on-site implementation, to robotics replacing humans in the most hazardous and strenuous tasks, to artificial intelligence— increasingly essential as farming systems become multitrophic and closed-cycle and as weather conditions enter uncharted territory—new technologies are profoundly transforming aquaculture. ModeratorMarco Comelli […]

AQUAFISHERY – Small-Scale and Artisanal Fisheries

Moderator Fabio Gallo, Journalist and RAI presenter Artisanal fisheries in Italy: production and consumptionFrancesca Biondo, President, National Fisheries ObservatoryDaniela Borriello, National Head of Fisheries Sector, Coldiretti New scenarios for fishing enterprises: prospects and obstaclesNatale Amoroso, President, AIC Pesca Fishing tourism as a driver and complementary activity for small-scale fisheriesPresentation by GALPA A method for mercury […]

New Aquaculture Models: Integrated Multi-Trophic, Regenerative and Closed-Cycle Systems

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 […]

Challenges in the Algae Sector

Microalgae are now a key sector for multiple industries, from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to nutraceuticals. What is still missing to fully unlock the enormous potential of these ancient microorganisms as bio-refineries and chemical–biological factories? Which sectors still face unmet demand? Which production techniques and technologies are best suited to the Italian context? What opportunities arise […]

The VeriFish framework for seafood sustainability indicators

Workshop by Verifish

INTERREG MARINET Project Workshop: Improving Biosecurity and Sustainability in Adriatic Mariculture

The biennial Interreg Italy–Croatia MARINET project organises a technical workshop focused on improving biosafety through digital technologies and artificial intelligence for more sustainable Adriatic mariculture. Experts will share approaches, tools and scientific results, including innovative digital solutions for farm health protection, real-time data management, AI-based risk analysis and bioeconomic models to support strategic decision-making and […]

Funded research projects

14:00 – 14:20Progetto AMBITI BIVALVI VENETO (a cura di IZSVe) 14:25 – 14:55 Progetti MolluschiLuca Peruzza, professor, University of Padua