Lead partner- Centro Tecnológico de la Acuicultura de Andalucía (CTAQUA)

CTAQUA is a non-profit foundation that works to respond to the R+D+i needs of the aquaculture and seafood sectors, developing tailor-made solutions for their different technical and productive processes, using applied research as the driving force; reflecting experience and professionalism, innovation and creativity, as well as our social and environmental commitment. The main line of actions are Animal nutrition, animal welfare, sustainable aquaculture and spatial planning, development and evaluation of new seafood products

CTAQUA, in addition to being at the forefront of the project, will lead 1 of the 3 work packages (WP). Particularly, WP 1, Circular processes in aquaculture and fisheries, where it is involved in the development of the Inventory of by-products and by-catch volumes in aquaculture and fisheries, and finally, in the search for sustainable production models and the creation of innovative food products. On the other hand, CTAQUA will intervene in WP 2, (Environmental, economic and administrative), contributing to food safety and risk assessment of marine products and WP3 (Social acceptance of sustainable aquaculture and fishing products) with the dissemination of these products in the catering sector and the general public.