Problem addressed
Aquaculture operations face challenges related to profitability, energy efficiency, environmental impact, and social acceptance. Without optimized design and operation, costs increase, yields decrease, and adapting to increasingly demanding regulations becomes more difficult.
What we do and how we do it
At AZTI, we work on the modernization and optimization of aquaculture systems through:
- Infrastructure design tailored to coastal and offshore environments, taking into account currents, wave conditions, and local environmental factors.
- Environmental and operational monitoring using technologies such as coastal videometry (KOSTASystem), water quality sensors, and remote control systems for feeding and animal welfare.
- Energy efficiency and sustainability: integration of renewable energy sources and circular economy solutions into facility design.
- Validation under real conditions through offshore experimental sites and pilot trials, enabling technologies to be tested and protocols refined before scaling up.
- Sector support in adapting to European regulations, marine spatial planning frameworks, and sustainability certifications.
Key benefits
- Increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Better adaptation to changing conditions and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced environmental impact of aquaculture activities.
- Guarantee of animal welfare and improved social acceptance of projects.
- Prior validation that reduces investment risks and accelerates the deployment of new facilities.
- Design and improvement of aquaculture facilities, both on land and offshore, to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the environmental and social sustainability of production.
