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As part of the AquaLoop project a Master’s student in Aquaculture from the University of Rostock conducted a two-month research stay at the University of Gdańsk. The internship took place from February 4th to April 2nd, 2025, and was fully embedded within the AquaLoop objectives of promoting knowledge exchange and the development of sustainable aquaculture […]

Our first trial study in AquaLoop Pilot 1 TARAS – Testing Algae Applications in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to improve aquaculture circularity potential in the South Baltic (SB) region – was an exciting hands-on opportunity for University of Gdańsk students to contribute to real-world aquaculture research The initiative of student involvement ran from October 2024

From June 8th to June 14th, four master’s students from the University of Rostock took part in an enriching week-long study visit to Klaipeda University – Marine Research Institute, under the framework of the AquaLoop Cross-Border Student Exchange Program. The visit began with a warm welcome and an introduction to the Marine Research Institute’s infrastructure

From June 4th to 6th, 2025, representatives of the Aqualoop project participated in the “Future of Aquaculture” conference held in Szczyrk, Poland. The event brought together around 150 in-person attendees and over 30 online participants, including fish farmers, aquaculture researchers, and public administration representatives. Throughout the three days of the conference, we engaged in numerous

From June 6–8, 2025, the University of Gdańsk hosted the BBT Baltic Hackathon – a three-day innovation event held as part of the Blue BioTechpreneurs (BBT) project. The hackathon focused on developing creative, actionable solutions to real-world challenges faced by the blue economy sector, particularly in aquaculture, submitted by European entrepreneurs. Organized by the University

Last week, Gårdsfisk had the pleasure of hosting the second study visit of the EU Aqualoop project at one of the company’s grow-out farms. The visit brought together international partners and stakeholders to explore key aspects of the operations. The focus of the meeting was on the Gårdsfisk concept, with discussions centered around: The organizers

The fourth Mission Arena took place from 28 to 30 April 2025 in the seaside city of Sopot, Poland, held in conjunction with the Blue Economy Baltic Forum and under the auspices of the Polish EU Council Presidency. Building on the momentum of the previous three Arenas, this edition brought together participants from across Europe

On April 9th, 2025, we once again had the pleasure of experiencing the warm hospitality of K2 Fish Farm, a valued partner already engaged in the AquaLoop cross-border student exchange program. This time the CEO of the farm welcomed the AquaLoop project partners, offering a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of a modern,

On April 8, 2025, over twenty students from the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography at the University of Gdańsk together with the academic staff from the University of Gdańsk and University of Rostock attended a meeting with representatives from Gårdsfisk: Pauline Le Berre, Project Manager, and Cyril Barbier, Hatchery and Production Manager. The session focused

On April 8th, 2025, partners from all seven institutions of the AquaLoop project consortium, representative of the Advisory Board and the financial management agancy gathered in Gdynia for the fourth onsite project partner meeting. The meeting centered on reviewing the administrative and financial progress, as well as progress and outcomes of project activities within TrainingLoop