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Interdisciplinary Research for Bio-integrated Agro-Aquaculture Systems

Sustainable Management of Aquaculture Production Systems Sustainable Aquaculture Advancing eco-friendly, efficient, and resilient aquaculture systems.

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About the Project

This initiative addresses the twin challenges of food systems and water scarcity by integrating freshwater aquaculture with hydroponic agriculture. It promotes interdisciplinary research to ensure the availability of quality water and food, generating and transferring knowledge and solutions that foster entrepreneurship and sustainable water management in micro-, medium-, and small-scale bio-integrated agro-aquaculture systems. Through applied research and training, the project enhances nutrient recovery and water reuse to support sustainable production and entrepreneurship in arid and semi-arid regions.

Led by a tri-national consortium, the project brings together institutions from Chile, Norway, and Türkiye: the Universidad Católica del Norte (Chile), the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (Norway), and Bursa Uludağ University (Türkiye), alongside associated partners in Mexico and Chile.

Modules

16

Module

21 +

Experienced
Researcher

3

Countries
Involved

Sustainable Focus

Sustainable Aquaculture

Sustainable aquaculture focuses on efficient water use, environmental protection, and responsible production practices to ensure long-term ecosystem and food security. This section highlights key concepts such as aquaculture products, water footprint, carbon footprint, waste management, and aquaponics.

How it works

Objectives

Transfer knowledge and technological solutions for sustainable agro-aquaculture management.

01

Water & Wastewater Management

Offer short courses and workshops on water quality, quantity, and effluent (RIL) management.
02

Nutrient Recovery Technologies

Evaluate innovative nutrient-recovery technologies from aquaculture effluents for crop production.
03

Water Use Efficiency

Increase water-use efficiency versus conventional systems in arid zones.
04

Climate-Resilient Production

Improve agro-aquaculture production under drought, optimizing water, energy, and substrates.

Aquaculture Project

Educational Focus

Modules

These modules provide comprehensive knowledge on sustainable aquaculture and aquaponics systems. Each module introduces essential concepts, practical techniques, and innovative approaches to support environmentally responsible production.

Sustainable aquaculture integrates responsible production, efficient resource use, and environmental protection across the entire value chain.

100

Cultivation
of prawn farm

50

The classic
fry farming aqua

80

The Fishes
farming supplies

100

A Water
Filtration Systems

Investigators

Consortium & Leadership

This consortium brings together researchers and institutions from Türkiye, Norway, and Chile under the guidance of experienced academic leaders, supported by a multidisciplinary research team.

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Case Studies

This section presents case studies from our field visits to aquaculture and aquaponics facilities. Each visit provides practical insights into sustainable production methods and real-world system performance.