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# SAFE - SmartAqua4FuturE

Research to improve EU freshwater aquaculture

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- [Did You Know? Farmed Fish Are Often Cleaner Than Wild Fish](https://projectsafe.eu/did-you-know-farmed-fish-are-often-cleaner-than-wild-fish/) - For years, a common misconception has circulated among seafood consumers: that farmed fish are more likely to contain pollutants, heavy metals, or chemical residues than their wild counterparts.In reality, the opposite is often true. Modern aquaculture operates under strict environmental and food-safety standards that closely monitor feed quality, water purity, and animal health. Thanks to
- [Did You Know? Farmed Fish....](https://projectsafe.eu/did-you-know-1/) - Did You Know? Farmed Fish Can Be Just as Nutritious as Wild Fish For many consumers, “wild” still sounds more natural — and therefore healthier — than “farmed.”But when it comes to fish, this idea no longer holds true. Advances in modern aquaculture have transformed how farmed fish are raised, what they eat, and how
- [SAFE is joining forces for aquaculture in Valencia](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-is-joining-forces-for-aquaculture-in-valencia/) - SAFE will be sharing a stand with 6 other EU projects (Baltic Muppets, EUMOFA, FishEUTrust, InnoAqua, Mr.Goodfish, and VeriFish) at Aquaculture Europe 2025 in Valencia Spain, on 22-25 September. Visit us at Stand 143-145 and hear how each of us are joining forces to improve European Aquaculture.
- [Use of Alternative Substrates for Mealworm Rearing](https://projectsafe.eu/use-of-alternative-substrates-for-mealworm-rearing/) - As part of Subtask 2.3.3 of the SAFE project, Tebrio conducted laboratory trials using duckweed, watercress, and spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as alternative substrates for feeding mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor). The best-performing substrate was subsequently validated in an industrial-scale trial. Mealworm meal produced from both the laboratory and industrial trials was then used as experimental
- [Consumer survey](https://projectsafe.eu/consumer-survey/) - SAFE partner University of Stirling has produced a survey about perceptions of freshwater fish and the sustainability of aquaculture. Please fill out the survey here: www.susaquastirling.net/safe-consumer-survey
- [Publication: From Waste to Value](https://projectsafe.eu/publication-from-waste-to-value/) - The SAFE project is excited to have published a publication, From Waste to Value: Investigating Mushroom Stems from Pleurotus ostreatus Grown on Mealworm Frass as a Nutritional Source for Aquaculture Feed in the Sustainability journal of MDPI. The study, which is authored by SAFE members, Celabor, CTICH, CIIMAR, and Tebrio, with contributions from School of
- [Algal cultivation in RAS process water](https://projectsafe.eu/algal-cultivation-in-ras-process-water/) - SAFE partner Syke has produced a video demonstrating the cultivation of the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum in the process water from a freshwater Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS), for use in fish feed developed and tested in the SAFE-project. The video is filmed at the Marine Research Laboratory of the Finnish Environment Institute.
- [SAFE at AquaConSoil 2025](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-at-aquaconsoil-2025/) - SAFE participant Celabor will participate in the 40th edition of AquaConSoil that will take place in Liège, Belgium, from June 16 to 20, 2025, at the renowned Palais des Congrès de Liège. AquaConSoil 2025 will bring together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore innovative and sustainable solutions for the management of soil, sediment, and
- [Sharing experience on acquiring Cluster 6 funding](https://projectsafe.eu/sharing-experience-on-acquiring-cluster-6-funding/) - Last week in Warsaw, Remigiusz Panicz from West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin shared insights and experiences on the application and implementation of projects funded within Horizon Europe Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment. The SAFE, BLUEBOOST, and OCCAM projects, among others, were presented as successful examples of cooperation, inclusiveness, and
- [New redworm production in Poland](https://projectsafe.eu/new-redworm-production-in-poland/) - SAFE partners ZUT and ICR have now started a full production of redworms in Poland. A set of trials were initiated based on the knowledge and expertise from the redworm production at Keywater Fisheries in Ireland. As the trials showed good results the production has now been turned into a full production.
- [SAFE participation at SEG in Barcelona](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-participation-at-seg-in-barcelona/) - SAFE partner EUROFISH is attending the largest seafood show in the world, the Seafood Expo Global (SEG) exhibition at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía, in Barcelona on 6-8 May. The event will turn the city into an international business hub for the global seafood industry with more than 2,000 exhibiting companies from 84 countries.
- [Algae cultivation demonstration event](https://projectsafe.eu/algae-cultivation-demonstration-event/) - Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) organized a combined webinar and physical demonstration event on Algal cultivation in RAS process water on the 11th of February. The event hosted SAFE partners (Syke, Eurofish, and CIIMAR) together with national stakeholders from Finnforel, FennoAqua, and Natural Resources Institute Finland. At the event both the opportunities and difficulties of using
- [Smart imaging system for fish weight measurement without handling](https://projectsafe.eu/smart-imaging-system-for-fish-weight-measurement-without-handling/) - A SAFE study, carried out by the CIIMAR team, wants to obtain high precision fish weight data, without the stressful physical handling of the animals. The system is currently being developed for trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) using a smart imaging system, that entails high-precision 3D cameras connected to software with an embedded
- [Workshop on vermicomposting at National Carp Conference](https://projectsafe.eu/workshop-on-vermicomposting-at-national-carp-conference/) - An intense 3 day workshop on vermicomposting and red worm production was held at the jubilee XXX National Carp Conference in Janów Podlaski, in Poland between February 26-28. The event attracted more than 250 participants and the ZUT team showed off the research and concluded the workshop with a talk showcasing SAFE results. The carp
- [New mushroom growth trials using salmon sludge](https://projectsafe.eu/new-mushroom-growth-trials-using-salmon-sludge/) - A new set of trials have begun at SAFE partner CTICH where we will be testing how well mushrooms grow on substrate containing sludge from a Norwegian salmon recirculation aquaculture system (RAS) farm. The sludge has been dried with Waister technology and mixed in various quantities to find the optimal combinations. Previous trials have shown
- [Knowledge sharing with urban fish farm](https://projectsafe.eu/knowledge-sharing-with-urban-fish-farm/) - Understanding the novel and innovative ways to secure the environment and make the production sustainable - InfiniteSea in Germany shared their knowledge on setting up an urban fish farm. SAFE's circular economy approach was presented and cooperation ideas were shared with the SAFE project’s Project Manager.
- [Aquaculture Europe 2025 participation has been secured](https://projectsafe.eu/aquaculture-europe-2025-participation-has-been-secured/) - Following the success of the previous two events, SAFE has secured a quadruple stand at Aquaculture Europe 2025, which will take place in Valencia, Spain between September 22-25. We are currently working on securing participation from other EU funded projects within the aquaculture sector. If you are interested in participation at the event please contact:
- [Upcoming national stakeholder meeting on algae cultivation in Finland](https://projectsafe.eu/upcoming-national-stakeholder-meeting-on-algae-cultivation-in-finland/) - On February 11 2025, our SAFE partner SYKE, the Finnish Environment Institute, will be organising a national stakeholder meeting where the latest SAFE results will be presented in connection with a lab tour to see the algal cultivations. The hybrid event will for the most part be held in Finnish. For more information contact jonna.piiparinen@syke.fi
- [Baltic States – Challenges for Inland Aquaculture conference](https://projectsafe.eu/baltic-states-challenges-for-inland-aquaculture-conference/) - SAFE presented at the conference "Baltic States – Challenges for Inland Aquaculture" organised by Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment “BIOR” and Eurofish International Organisation, where Piotr Eljasik presented some of the SAFE (SmartAqua4FuturE) project outcomes. In the session on "Aquaculture for human health and environment quality" Piotr presented SAFE solutions to utilise
- [SAFE panelist at EIFAAC Symposium in Pula, Croatia](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-panelist-at-eifaac-symposium-in-pula-croatia/) - SAFE, through Christian Philip Unmack, was invited to the EIFAAC Symposium held on 7.-11. October in Pula, Croatia to be part of a panel discussion. The topic was: Future of European Freshwater Aquaculture with moderators Jurica Jug-Dujaković & Béla Urbányi. Christian attended the panel together with Daniel Żarski, Board member of the European Aquaculture Society
- [Conference in Madrid - Ways to a circular economy](https://projectsafe.eu/conference-in-madrid-ways-to-a-circular-economy/) - Eurofish in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, hosted the international fisheries and aquaculture conference "Ways to a Circular Economy" in Madrid on September 25-26, 2024. Held at the Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center, the two-day event focused on exploring the potential of circular economy practices within the fisheries
- [SAFE presenting at the Baltic Inland Aquaculture Sector- Challenges and Opportunities](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-presenting-at-the-baltic-inland-aquaculture-sector-challenges-and-opportunities/) - SAFE partner ZUT will be giving a presentation on "Utilizing waste streams from pond systems" at the regional conference "Baltic Inland Aquaculture Sector- Challenges and Opportunities" taking place in Jurmala, Latvia on 7-8 November 2024. The event is organized by BIOR, Eurofish, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia and the Rural Support
- [SAFE session at conference in Madrid](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-session-at-conference-in-madrid/) - On 25-26 September 2024 Eurofish and the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food are organising the International Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference–Ways to a Circular Economy. SmartAqua4FuturE (SAFE) has helped organise the second session on Side– and waste streams within aquaculture. Speakers from the SAFE consortium, (Richard Newton from University of Stirling (United Kingdom), and
- [Using machine learning to predict weight in Seabass](https://projectsafe.eu/using-machine-learning-to-predict-weight-in-seabass/) - SAFE partner CIIMAR has just published the open access publication "Predicting weight dispersion in seabass aquaculture using Discrete Event System simulation and Machine Learning modeling". It presents an innovative approach in predicting fish weight dispersion in farmed European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), one of the two major fish species cultivated throughout the Mediterranean. During its fattening cycle,
- [Large presence at AQUA2024](https://projectsafe.eu/large-presence-at-aqua2024/) - AQUA2024, that took place 26-30 August in Copenhagen Denmark attracted more than 4000 visitors from the global aquaculture industry. As this combined conference and trade show comes to an end today we look back over the last week with pride at our achievements in promoting the SAFE project and circular economy approaches. In addition to
- [Sampling of Arctic char farm in Norway](https://projectsafe.eu/sampling-of-arctic-char-farm-in-norway/) - The last sampling to assess the impact of RAS Arctic char farm on biodiversity in Lierne, Norway was completed. The SAFE (SmartAqua4FuturE) team, with aim to evaluate impact of different aquaculture systems on local biodiversity was collecting samples from IMTA system in Ireland, pond farms in Poland, and a RAS farm in Norway. Now we
- [Value chain analysis of carp farms](https://projectsafe.eu/value-chain-analysis-of-carp-farms/) - One of the SAFE (SmartAqua4FuturE) ambitions is to understand the barriers and drivers around expansion of freshwater aquaculture in EU. Last week Stirling University and the West Pomeranian University of Technology (ZUT) in Szczecin visited southern Poland, conducting Value Chain Analysis surveying with common carp farmers in the area with around 400-year old tradition of
- [SAFE is joining forces with other EU aquaculture projects at AQUA 2024 in Copenhagen.](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-is-joining-forces-with-other-eu-aquaculture-projects-at-aqua-2024-in-copenhagen/) - Aquaculture is the world’s most diverse farming practice in terms of species, farming methods, intensity level, and is one of the most sustainable ways of providing animal protein to some of the 8.5bn people expected to populate Earth by 2030. While aquaculture on a global scale is booming, its growth in the EU is stagnant—
- [Growing mushrooms from aquaculture](https://projectsafe.eu/growing-mushrooms-from-aquaculture-side-streams/) - SAFE project partner Mushroom Technological Research Center of La Rioja (CTICH) shows the process of growing mushrooms using side streams from aquaculture to create fish feed as part of the circular economy in this new video. View it below or on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlfacWFg8eQ
- [SAFE featured in Eurofish Magazine](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-featured-in-eurofish-magazine/) - An article on SAFE was published in the latest edition of the Eurofish Magazine, issue 3 2024. The magazine is a leading journal covering the fisheries and aquaculture sectors with a focus on Europe. The magazine is printed in 2500 hard copies with a 95% distribution to European countries, with the rest is sent globally.
- [SAFE at AQUASUR 2024 in Chile](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-at-aquasur-2024-in-chile/) - SAFE was promoted at the Waister stand at AQUASUR 2024 in Puerto Montt, Chile in March 2024. The 2024 edition of AQUASUR had a historic attendance with almost 23 000 visitors focusing on the Americas. The SAFE presence gave a unique opportunity to promote the project and its results to a new audience.
- [Knowledge exchange with carp farmers in China](https://projectsafe.eu/knowledge-exchange-with-carp-farmers-in-china/) - The SAFE team with participants from University of Stirling (UK), West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (Poland) and Shanghai Ocean University engaged with carp farmers and their polyculture systems in Guangdong, China. These farms are highly productive (average 20, sometimes up to 80 t/ha/yr) and combine various carp species and others to optimise resource
- [Presentation at European Maritime Day](https://projectsafe.eu/presentation-at-european-maritime-day/) - As part of the Eurofish participation at the European Maritime Day held in Svendborg, Denmark on 30-31 May 2024, we had the chance to introduce the SAFE project and our first findings at the “Circular Smart Recirculating Aquaculture” workshop held on day 2. The workshop was visited by some sixty participants where different possibilities were
- [SAFE at Interzoo in Germany](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-at-interzoo-in-germany/) - Interzoo 2024 in Nüremberg, Germany, which took place between 7-10 of May was visited by SAFE where we promoted the use of algae and side streams and how this could be used in pet food. The event celebrated record-breaking success, featuring a larger size, increased international participation with more than 37 000 trade visitors from
- [Reusing straw bricks as pond fertiliser](https://projectsafe.eu/reusing-straw-bricks-as-pond-fertiliser/) - With the help of ICR's electric car ZUT and ICR managed to set up an experimental trial that aim to assess to what extent straw bricks infiltrated with sediments will trigger primary and secondary production in common carp fry ponds. Higher trophic level organisms (zooplankton and benthic organisms) presence and water quality parameters will be
- [Meet us at SEG next week](https://projectsafe.eu/meet-us-at-seg-next-week/) - Next week SAFE will be present at the largest seafood show in the World, SEG/SPG in Barcelona. Visit the Eurofish stand in Hall 2 Stand A203 to learn more.
- [Aquaculture can contribute to a resource-efficient economy in the EU](https://projectsafe.eu/aquaculture-can-contribute-to-a-resource-efficient-economy-in-the-eu/) - Prof. Sławomir Lisiecki presented SAFE findings at the Scientific Seminar – Hydrobiological sciences and sustainable development organised by the Polish Hydrobiological Society and hosted by Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries (ZUT) in Szczecin. In his presentation Prof. Lisiecki showed examples of SAFE results coupled with findings from the former project GAIN, on how aquaculture
- [Presentation at Forum Allerum](https://projectsafe.eu/presentation-at-forum-allerum/) - On March 19 in Ujazd, Poland, AllerAqua, the feed producer, organised the Forum Allerum, a meeting for carp producers in Poland. Dr. Piotr Eljasik provided his insights to fish microbiome studies, presenting some of the key objectives of SAFE's Work Package 4 regarding microbiome studies and the utilization of new feed ingredients.
- [Mushroom trials](https://projectsafe.eu/mushroom-trials/) - Mushrooms ready for harvest at the mushroom trials at CTICH! Waste streams from ponds farming common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is used for mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivation as part of Work Package 2 in the SAFE project. Later, the mushroom stems will be dried and used as an ingredient for fish feed.
- [Presenting the project in Vegas](https://projectsafe.eu/presenting-the-project-in-vegas/) - SAFE partner CTICH, visited the 26th North American Mushroom Conference and the 20th Congress International Society for Mushroom Science in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on 26-29 February 2024. This was the first commercial mushroom conference in more than five years and gave the SAFE project exposure to an American audience.
- [SAFE at Fish International in Bremen](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-at-fish-international-in-bremen/) - Now the season for events is starting and the SAFE project has been promoted at the largest German seafood exhibition, Fish International, held in Bremen between February 25-27 2024. Eurofish had invited companies from Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, Romania, and Ukraine to present themselves at the Business Platform where the SmartAqua4FuturE project was also promoted.
- [SAFE annual meeting took place in Spain on 8-9 November](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-annual-meeting-taking-place-in-spain/) - The SmartAqua4FuturE annual meeting took place in Logroño, Spain from 8-9 November 2023. The meeting was hosted by The Mushroom Technological Research Center of La Rioja (CTICH) The meeting provided a status update on all the project work packages and allowed partners to discuss the current activities and plan for the activities happening in the
- [Knowledge transfer between SAFE partners and the industry in Ireland ](https://projectsafe.eu/knowledge-transfer-between-safe-partners-and-the-industry-in-ireland/) - ZUT team members (Piotr and Sławek) visited Paul at Keywater Fisheries to learn about redworm production methods. A productive two days of discussions and practice finished off with visit to Living Green, a commercial worm farm, producing certified organic compost and certified organic wheatgrass.
- [SAFE explainer video](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-explainer-video/) - We have created a short video to explain what SAFE is all about. Find the video available below or at https://youtu.be/tsGlBu1jQJw.
- [PhD presentation at University of Porto](https://projectsafe.eu/phd-presentation-at-university-of-porto/) - Rodrigo from CIIMAR with Diogo Amaral presenting his PhD project at the 10th Workshop of the doctoral programme of animal science at University of Porto.
- [Successful harvesting of watercress and duckweed at ICR farm](https://projectsafe.eu/successful-harvesting-of-watercress-and-duckweed-at-icr-farm/) - West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (ZUT) and Ińskie Centrum Rybactwa have finished harvesting watercress and duckweed biomasses from the F-IMTA system. Now, both materials will be dried by WAISTER. Next, CELABOR will assess composition of the products and mealworm rearing trials will be performed by TEBRIO.
- [SAFE at FAO stand in Conxemar](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-at-fao-stand-in-conxemar/) - The SAFE project was promoted at the FAO stand (H-08) in Conxemar in Vigo taking place from 3-5 October 2023. Eurofish was present to answer questions and distribute the SAFE flyer.
- [National Carp Conference in Poland](https://projectsafe.eu/national-carp-conference-in-poland/) - SAFE partners, University of Stirling and West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, participated at the XVIII National Carp Conference and Training for Fish Producers in Kazimierz Dolny in Poland presenting the first results from the SAFE project. Engagement from the audience was high with carp farmers showing strong interest for the research and further
- [Large SAFE presence at Aquaculture Europe in Vienna](https://projectsafe.eu/large-safe-presence-at-aquaculture-europe-in-vienna/) - SAFE had a large presence at Aquaculture Europe 2023, held in Vienna from September 18-21. The project had a large common stand together with EUMOFA, Sea2See, and FishEUTrust providing the perfect opportunity to talk to stakeholders about the project and the circular economy approach. The SAFE Team was represented by Eurofish, Tebrio, and ZUT. Remi
- [Characterisation of waste streams](https://projectsafe.eu/characterisation-of-waste-streams/) - The tenth sampling for characterisation of waste streams on the Ińskie Centrum Rybactwa (ICR) common carp farm has been carried out by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (ZUT). It is important to understand how waste streams affect the water quality as it passes through the farm. At least this time the weather
- [SAFE joins forces with three other EU projects at Aquaculture Europe 2023](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-joins-forces-with-three-other-eu-projects-at-aquaculture-europe-2023/) - Aquaculture is the world’s most diverse farming practice in terms of species, farming methods, intensity level, and is one of the most sustainable ways of providing animal protein to some of the 8.5bn people expected to populate Earth by 2030. While aquaculture on a global scale is booming, its growth in the EU is stagnant—something
- [Lettuce harvest](https://projectsafe.eu/lettuce-harvest/) - First lettuce harvest of the year, havested by Keywater Fisheries! All the lettuces and herbs in the pictures are grown in our greenhouse as part of the @projectsafeeu, using the fish wastewater as fertiliser in a perfect example of circular economy.
- [First SAFE biodiversity sampling in Norway.](https://projectsafe.eu/first-safe-biodiversity-sampling-in-norway/) - The ZUT team has finished the first sampling for the assessment of impact of an Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) RAS farm on biodiversity downstream from the farm in Norway. It has been a week of hard work to collect benthic organism and diatom samples. Results are forthcoming and the next sampling is scheduled for October.
- [International aquaculture conference in Bucharest](https://projectsafe.eu/international-aquaculture-conference-in-bucharest/) - Eurofish organised the international aquaculture conference "Salt- and Freshwater Aquaculture in Europe – Sustainable Seafood for the Future" on May 23-24 in Bucharest in cooperation with the National Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (NAFA), an institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Romania. The conference featured sessions on freshwater aquaculture, saltwater aquaculture,
- [Future of aquaculture in Poland](https://projectsafe.eu/future-of-aquaculture-in-poland/) - The Polish national conference Future of Aquaculture was held in Karpacz between 10-12 May 2023. The conference brings together scientists, fish producers, processors, and experts in the field of aquaculture to discuss innovative technologies, solutions and ideas for a more sustainable aquaculture in 5 thematic panels. At the fourth edition of conference, consortium members from
- [Participation at the world's largest seafood show](https://projectsafe.eu/participation-at-the-worlds-largest-seafood-show/) - The SmartAqua4FuturE (SAFE) project was represented at the world's largest international seafood show in Barcelona from 24-27 April 2023. Held annually at Fira Barcelona Gran Via Venue the Seafood Expo Global (SEG) in Barcelona, Spain, is the world's largest international seafood show and attracts a diverse range of exhibitors, buyers, and industry professionals from across
- [SAFE flyer is now available](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-flyer-is-now-available/) - The SmartAqua4FuturE consortium has produced a flyer to give a short introduction to the project, its partners, and its research. The flyer will give a quick overview of the project and will be showcased at upcoming events where project partners are participating. So far the flyer is available in English, but will be translated into
- [SAFE participates at Mushroom Days in the Netherlands](https://projectsafe.eu/safe-participates-at-mushroom-days-in-the-netherlands/) - The international exhibition ‘De Champignondagen’ or Mushroom days, is taking place from 10-12 May 2023. The exhibition is organized in the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands. SAFE partner CTICH is present in the science corner, informing about the research projects in which is involved, including the SmartAqua4FuturE project. The first day of the Mushroom
- [Project SAFE is now online](https://projectsafe.eu/project-safe-is-now-online/) - SmartAqua4FuturE or SAFE has now launched it's website where information about the project and its activities is available. To follow the development of the project, please sign up for the project SAFE newsletter here.
- [Successful SAFE kick-off meeting in Galway](https://projectsafe.eu/successful-safe-kick-off-meeting-in-galway/) - The kick-off meeting of the SAFE project, "SmartAqua4FuturE," was held on November 8th and 9th, 2022 at the University of Galway in Ireland. All 13 SAFE consortium members representing 9 European countries were present. The members consists of 6 research and technology organizations, 6 small and medium-sized businesses, and 1 non-profit organization. The meeting was

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- [Frontpage](https://projectsafe.eu/) - Research to improve EU freshwater aquaculture SmartAqua4FuturE (SAFE)Reducing the environmental impact of freshwater aquaculture by applying circular economy approaches. Read moreRead moreLatest newsView all articlesView all articlesDid You Know? Farmed Fish Are Often Cleaner Than Wild Fish Did You Know? Farmed Fish…. SAFE is joining forces for aquaculture in Valencia
- [Online Summer School](https://projectsafe.eu/online-summer-school-series-circular-bioeconomy-solutions-for-european-aquaculture/) - The Online Summer School Series: Circular Bioeconomy Solutions for European Aquaculture was organised by the European research projects SAFE, AWARE and INNOAQUA to share research findings, practical case studies and applied insights on circular bioeconomy approaches for sustainable aquaculture in Europe. The series consisted of three online half-day sessions held in June 2026, bringing together
- [Deliverables, Milestones and Results](https://projectsafe.eu/results/) - Deliverables, Milestones, Materials and Results SmartAqua4FuturE (SAFE) will publish its Deliverables, Milestones and results as they are made available. You can sign-up to be kept updated by filling in the newsletter subscription form below. Deliverables D6.2 Project presentation material (6MB) D7.1 Management tools (0.5MB) Milestones M1_SAFE_Validation of co-creation by EAB (0.3MB) M3_SAFE_Provision of biomass (0.2MB)
- [Contact us](https://projectsafe.eu/contact-us/) - Let’s collaborate and improve EU’s freshwater aquaculture sector.Find us on these social media profiles:Get in touchContact the project coordinator for any inquiries about the SAFE project. Christian Unmack Eurofish International Organisation HC Andersens Boulevard 44-46 1553 Copenhagen V Denmark Tel.: +4533377769 contact@projectsafe.eu
- [News](https://projectsafe.eu/news/) - Did You Know? Farmed Fish Are Often Cleaner Than Wild Fish Did You Know? Farmed Fish…. SAFE is joining forces for aquaculture in Valencia Consumer survey Algal cultivation in RAS process water Publication: From Waste to Value SAFE at AquaConSoil 2025 Use of Alternative Substrates for Mealworm Rearing Sharing experience on acquiring Cluster 6 funding
- [About SAFE](https://projectsafe.eu/about/) - Project summaryWork packages & objectivesGoalsSpeciesOnline Summer SchoolProject summaryThe SAFE project aims to reverse the declining trend of EU freshwater aquaculture by demonstrating a circular economy model that reduces emissions, minimizes impacts on biodiversity, supports local production of sustainable feed ingredients, improves profitability and creates new jobs. The main objective is to reduce the environmental impact
- [Project members](https://projectsafe.eu/project_members/) - Project membersSAFE project partners cover 9 European countries with associated partners from China and Chile. Below is a list of project partners in the SAFE project. CoordinatorEurofish International Organisation (EUROFISH)Responsibility: Coordination of projects, dissemination and aquaculture systems Country: Denmark Type: Non-profit Organisation Contact: Christian Unmack Tel.: +4533377769 Email: contact@projectsafe.eu Website: eurofish.dk More infoUniversity of Galway

## FAQs

- [Work package 7](https://projectsafe.eu/faq-items/wp7/) - Description: WP7 is responsible for the administration in accordance with European Commission guidelines and requirements, as well as communication inside the consortium and timely reporting. Objectives: Develop a strategy for Communication, Exploitation, and Dissemination (CED), Build and engage with affiliated communities and end-users at local- and EU level, Raise public awareness on the actions and
- [Work package 6](https://projectsafe.eu/faq-items/wp6/) - Description: WP6 covers Dissemination activities and are critical for the successful exploitation of research results. Objectives: Develop a strategy for Communication, Exploitation, and Dissemination (CED), Build and engage with affiliated communities and end-users at local- and EU level, Raise public awareness on the actions and the results through online thematic platforms, Secure the sustainability of
- [Work package 5](https://projectsafe.eu/faq-items/wp5/) - Description: WP5 is designed to assess the sustainability and analyse and facilitate the business, policy and governance environment that is required for adoption and transfer of CE strategies for aquaculture, including a Value Chain Analysis (VCA) that will identify the stakeholder and industry environment across key partner countries. Objectives: To stimulate, demonstrate and support best
- [Work package 4](https://projectsafe.eu/faq-items/wp4/) - Description: WP4 will incorporate the results from previous WPs into fish feed formulations and be tested via feed trials for commercially important freshwater European farmed fish: Atlantic salmon smolt, rainbow trout, common carp, and European perch. Innovative solutions that reduce environmental pressure and valorise aquaculture waste streams will be developed and validated through WPs1-4. Objectives:
- [Work package 3](https://projectsafe.eu/faq-items/wp3/) - Description: In WP3 the produced biomasses will be characterised (Effluents and sludges from WP1 will be analysed for their safety degree in terms of hazardous substances before being reprocessed in the SAFE pipeline). Objectives: To characterise of hazardous compounds in the FWAS waste streams obtained in WP1 To characterise the targeted ingredients in each produced
- [Work package 2](https://projectsafe.eu/faq-items/wp2/) - Description: In WP2, the dried sludge will be used for growing mushrooms, whereas the liquid effluent will be used for microalgae cultivation and production of duckweed and watercress to be used as substrates for mealworm and redworm. Objectives: Valorise the fresh water aquaculture waste streams to biomass either directly (microalgae, mushrooms) or indirectly (duckweed and
- [Work package 1](https://projectsafe.eu/faq-items/wp1/) - Description: Work Package 1 will focus on the collection, characterization, handling and treatment of liquid and sludge waste streams from Recirculation Aquaculture Systems and integrated multi trophic aquaculture. Objectives: Characterise the waste streams from various FWAS Improve the collection, concentration, storage and transport of solid residues using innovative technologies Assess the effects on biodiversity Leading

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