PARAFISHCONTROL

Fish is one of the world’s most important foods. Not only is it delicious, but it is also incredibly healthy and nutritious, acting as an important source of protein, vitamins, and fatty acids for the global population. These nutrients are associated with numerous health benefits. Farming of aquatic life, or aquaculture, is the fastest growing food producing sector worldwide and currently provides half of all fish eaten globally. If responsibly developed and practised, aquaculture can generate lasting benefits for global food security and economic growth.

However, disease is a major challenge for aquaculture production. In particular, parasites and the diseases they cause negatively affect fish health and welfare, leading to decreased productivity, higher costs for consumers and lower availability of fish products. Most of these aquaculture parasites initially come from local wild fish stocks. Prevention and management of parasites in aquaculture will improve fish well-being, industry sustainability and food security, for the benefit of food producers and consumers.

Objective

ParaFishControl aims to improve our understanding of fish-parasite interactions and will develop innovative solutions and tools to prevent, control and mitigate the most harmful parasites which affect the main fish species farmed in Europe including Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, common carp, turbot, European sea bass, and gilthead sea bream.

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food producing sector worldwide, currently providing half of all aquatic animals for human consumption. If responsibly developed and practised, aquaculture can generate lasting benefits for global food security and economic growth.

Parasites and related infections can cause significant damage to farmed fish resulting in poor growth performance, impaired welfare and high mortality rates, which can significantly hamper aquaculture production and economic performance. Disease prevention and management are essential for the sustainability of the aquaculture industry.

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