Research into sustainable fishing and aquaculture

Efficient, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

We strive to assure sustainable fisheries and aquaculture that are efficient and resilient in the face of today’s environmental, technological and socio-economic challenges. At AZTI we work on scientific and technological solutions to allow the conservation of marine resources, optimise extractive and activities and aquaculture and reinforce the competitiveness of the sector within the blue economy.

With an all-embracing approach based on science, digitalisation and applied innovation, we support fleets, businesses and authorities in their transition towards more sustainable, decarbonised and profitable production models.

Research sublines

Sustainable fishery management

We provide scientific know-how and advanced tools to assess the state of resources, improve fishery management and reduce the impact of their activity on marine biodiversity. We promote governance based on data, transparency and economic, social and environmental sustainability in the sector.

Fishery technologies

We develop technology solutions to modernise fleets, improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact and maximise selectiveness. We use artificial intelligence, advanced modelling and digital tools to foster smarter, safer and more sustainable fisheries.

Aquaculture

We research and develop production systems and environmental management strategies to favour aquaculture that is more efficient and cares for the marine environment. We are committed to innovation, biosafety and the circular economy to boost the competitiveness ad sustainability of the aquaculture sector.

AQUAPEF

Promote the effective implementation of the Product Environmental Footprint in the Mediterranean aquaculture sector

ARBAS

Protected predators and commercial fisheries: bycatch assessment, mitigation and socio-economic valuation

BBPP ANABAC

Monitoring and verification of the Code of Best Practices for Purse Seine Tuna Vessels

BBPP OPAGAC

Monitoring and verification of the Code of Best Practices for Purse Seine Tuna Vessels

BFT Index

BFT juvenile acoustic index in the Bay of Biscay

BIOFAD

Testing designs and identify options to mitigate impacts of drifting fads on ecosystem

BIOGEARS

Biobased and Biodegradable Ropes for Aquaculture

BIOMAN & JUVENA

Campaigns for the scientific evaluation of anchovies

BLUENET

Creating new life for disused aquaculture gears to prevent marine litter generation

BSH – BLUESHARK

Habitat characterisation, migration patterns and spatio-temporal interaction of the Basque fleet with blue sharks (Prionacea glauca) and shortfin mako sharks (Isurus oxyrinchus)

CABFISHMAN

Conserving Atlantic Biodiversity by Supporting Innovative Small Scale Fisheries co-Management

CASELEM

Mejora de la selectividad del arrastre al fresco en el marco de la Obligación de Desembarque: CAMPAÑA DE SELECTIVIDAD A BORDO DEL EMMA BARDAN

CLIPES

Predicción y anticipación de los efectos de la variabilidad en condiciones oceanográficas y el cambio climático global a las pesquerías de las flotas vascas

CLIREMAR

Escenarios climáticos de los recursos marinos vulnerables de España

DAZPAP

Environmental definition of an offshore fish aquaculture production area on the Basque coast

DIADES

Assessing and enhancing ecosystem services provided by diadromous fish in a climate change context

DISCARDLESS

Working for less discards

ECOPES

Enfoque ecosistémico para la investigación pesquera

EIT Food MIDSA

Microencapsulated Diets for Sustainable Aquaculture

EPELECO

Evaluating the pelagic realm from an integrated ecosystem based perspective in a changing world: insights from the NE Atlantic

EveryFish

Digital transition of catch monitoring in European fisheries

GBYP

Genetic and biological studies for the population structure of Bluefin Tuna

GECKA

Genetic close-kin analysis on white anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) for abundance estimates in support of deep sea fisheries management under the Common Fisheries Policy

GENOMY

Feasibility study of genetic methods and otolith microchemistry to inform population structure of eastern Pacific yellowfin tuna.

INFINIFISH

Climate-friendly and resilient fisheries through innovation and co-learning

INXS

Innovation for the sustainable exploitation of pelagic species

ITUNNES

Improving tropical TuNa biological knowledge for eNd-usErS

MARINE BEACON

Understanding and reducing bycatch of protected species

MARINE GUARDIAN

Reducing the environmental impacts of fisheries on marine species and hábitats

MEESO

Ecologically and economically Sustainable Mesopelagic Fisheries

MENDES

Aproximación integral a la minimización y manejo de la captura no deseada (antes descartes) de la flota española que opera al arrastre en aguas del Golfo de Bizkaia y del Noroeste ibérico

MENDES 2

Estudio y optimización de la selectividad de la red de arrastre en el caladero del Cantábrico y Noroeste con vistas a su optimización en el marco de la adaptación a la regulación sobre Obligación de Desembarque

MSE Tuna

Desarrollo de marcos de gestión para atunes tropicales y atún blanco del Atlántico

NEGULABUR

Spatial-temporal distribution of bluefin tuna in the Bay of Biscay

OptiFish

Optimización del seguimiento y la notificación digital de capturas en la pesca europea

ORTZELEK

Investigación y desarrollo de Tecnologías para lograr Cero Emisiones de Embarcaciones Costeras

PALPROF

Deep-sea longline campaign to estimate the abundance of sharks and other species.

PARAFISHCONTROL

Advanced tools and research strategies for Parasite Control in European Farmed Fish

SALPAS

Vertical distribution of anchovy and mackerel, predictive and tactical solutions

SEAGLOW

Sustainable Energy Applications for Green and Low-impact Operation of small-scale fishing boats in the Baltic and North Sea basins

SEARCULAR

Circular solutions for fishing gears

SEAwise

Shaping Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management

SECWEB

Strengthening regional cooperation in the field of data collection.

SELAR2

Reducción del DESCARTE de las especies sujetas a TAC en la flota de arrastre que opera en aguas Comunitarias

SIMMA

Sistemas innovadores de monitoreo para prevención de riesgos en zonas de producción de moluscos en mar abierto

SIMULEK

Simulation and evaluation of hybrid-electric propulsion systems for coastal and artisanal fishing vessels.

SMARTFISH

Landing obligation and choke species in multispecies and mixed fisheries in the south western waters

SUMIDEROS

Sinks of seafloor litter along the basque coastline

SUMMER

Sustainable management of mesopelagic resources

SUPERV

Optimización de la supervivencia del DESCARTE en la flota de cerco del País Vasco en el marco de la Obligación de Desembarque (OD): Factores tecnológicos y operativos

SUSTUNTECH

Sustainable tuna fisheries through advanced earth observation tools

TRANSEATION

Advancing Ecosystem-Based Management through Hybrid Blue-Grey Infrastructures in Marine and Coastal Areas

UTOFIA

A new, compact and cost-efficient concept for underwater range-gated imaging system

VarMer

Variability in abundance and biological parameters of European hake

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Researchers

Leading research, backed by an expert team.

Raúl Prellezo, Coordinator, Sustainable Fisheries Management ICES

Haritz Arrizabalaga, Coordinator, Sustainable Fisheries Management TUNA

Gorka Gabiña, Coordinator, Sustainable Fisheries Management

Estanis Mugerza, Coordinator,Integrated Marine Data Management-ItsD

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