AQUAPHOENIX is a four-year EU-funded project working to capture and reuse aquaculture waste. We apply novel approaches to clean aquaculture and help advance the transition toward a Zero Pollution Europe.
IN THIS EDITION
Welcome: Ryan Weber
AQUAPHOENIX Reads
On the Rise: Media Coverage
In Rotation: Activities & Outreach
Coming Up: Events
Closing the Loop: Sister Projects
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WELCOME
Welcome to the first AQUAPHOENIX newsletter.
One of the most exciting parts of AQUAPHOENIX is collaborating with engaged and diverse partners. With 19 leading organisations from five nations, our team unites experts across research, industry, technology, and policy to drive real solutions in aquaculture: advancing circularity, protecting the environment, and enabling sustainable growth.
In January, we officially kicked off in Hardangerfjord, Norway, visiting local fish farms where industry partners are already testing groundbreaking technologies to collect aquaculture waste — known as sludge — and cut emissions. But sludge isn’t just waste; it holds enormous potential in the circular economy. AQUAPHOENIX is working to transform sludge into renewable resources like clean energy while monitoring environmental impacts and shaping governance frameworks to support adoption.
It’s an ambitious mission, and we’re sharing our progress with the world. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and check our website for the latest developments.
Thanks for reading, and keep in touch.
Ryan Weber, AQUAPHOENIX Project Coordinator
NORCE
AQUAPHOENIX READS
Project takes flight in Hardangerfjord
In January 2025, partners gathered in Hardangerfjord to begin executing their shared vision for circular aquaculture.
Clever technologies for clean aquaculture
Meet the partners advancing cutting-edge technologies for sustainable production.
Strengthening the circular economy
What role can aquaculture sludge play in circular economies? Watch this video by NORCE to learn more.
The Baltic Sea perspective
This summer, the initial phase of AQUAPHOENIX kicks off in Åland.
ON THE RISE: Media Coverage
IN ROTATION: Activities & Outreach
NORCE and Ragn-Sells @ One Ocean Week
Partners discussed the circular value of aquaculture waste, with a presentation on “Sludge from aquaculture: EU AQUAPHOENIX for scaling up circular value chains.”
EATiP @ FEAP
EATiP shared the latest research and innovation in European aquaculture during the FEAP NextGen Academy training, “A deep dive into EU institutions.”
EasyMining, NORCE, & Ragn-Sells @ European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform Workshop
Partners presented the AQUAPHOENIX project and discussed innovative methods to recover and reuse phosphorus at the workshop on “Nutrients in aquaculture and fisheries.”
Framo @ One Ocean Week
The AQUAPHOENIX Work Package 1 lead presented novel sludge collection technologies at One Ocean Week.
EATiP @ NCE Aquaculture
EATIP attended the “Sludge Network” meeting held by NCE Aquaculture and featuring presentations on the novel uses of aquaculture sludge.
EATiP @ Blue Mission BANOS
EATiP participated in sessions on “Blue foods and nature-based solutions” and “Regenerative and restorative blue economies” at the 4th Mission Arena.
Seascape Belgium, NORCE & EATiP @ EATiP AGM
Partners presented AQUAPHOENIX to industry innovators and high-level stakeholders in European aquaculture with a talk titled “Valorisation of aquaculture byproducts.”
COMING UP: Events
ESA Living Planet Symposium
Vienna, Austria, 23-27 June
Aquaculture Europe 2025
Valencia, Spain, 22-25 September
Aqua Nor
Trondheim, Norway, 19-21 August
OCEANS Conference
Chicago, USA, 29 September – 2 October
CLOSING THE LOOP
Funded under the same Horizon Europe call, AQUAPHOENIX is proud to be forging synergies with our sister projects GREENHOOD and NPower to strengthen our collective impact.
