AQUAPHOENIX is a four-year EU-funded project working to capture and recycle aquaculture waste. We apply novel approaches to clean aquaculture and help advance the transition toward a Zero Pollution Europe.
IN THIS EDITION
Welcome
Watch Our New Video
News from our partners
In Rotation: Activities & Outreach
Coming Up: Events
Closing the Loop
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WELCOME
Welcome to the second issue of the AQUAPHOENIX newsletter! It’s been a productive summer, with partners continuing their onsite work in Hardangerfjord and Åland.
Project partners also attended high-level events and conferences to share our mission with European and international stakeholders. This month we were delighted to present at the European Commission event TechTalks@Mare under the theme of “Innovations for climate-smart, sustainable and inclusive aquaculture.” This was an excellent opportunity to showcase the early work of the project and our interventions to achieve circularity in the industry by collecting and recycling aquaculture waste.
As AQUAPHOENIX continues to grow and scale, this issue invites you to explore the innovations and research at the heart of the project.
AQUAPHOENIX NEWS
News from our partners and community.
First seafloor samplings conducted
This September, AQUAPHOENIX researchers carried out the first seafloor sampling campaign in Hardangerfjord.
A closer look at our technology
Explore how AQUAPHOENIX partners are developing novel technology to drive sustainable solutions.
AQUAPHOENIX in context: European nutrient management
Explore how the project is responding to the challenge of nutrient management and ensuring no resource goes astray.
Meet the scientists measuring the environmental impacts of clean aquaculture
AQUAPHOENIX researchers are working to assess the impact of sludge collection technologies on marine ecosystems.
IN ROTATION
Recent partner activities and outreach.
Norway, 13 August
Ragn-Sells presented at this social and political engagement event, focussing on the acceleration of the circular bioeconomy and opportunities related to aquaculture.
United Nations Climate Week
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1-6 September
Ragn-Sells presented a keynote speech on how circular transformations in industry – including advances in aquaculture being tested by AQUAPHOENIX – can help achieve the ambitions of the Paris Agreement.
TechTalks@MARE
Brussels, Belgium, 15 September
Ragn-Sells presented on project efforts to create circular value in aquaculture at this European Commission event, exploring “Innovations for climate-smart, sustainable and inclusive aquaculture.”
Aquaculture Europe
Valencia, Spain, 22-25 September
The AQUAPHOENIX project was showcased at this landmark event, exploring “Aquaculture for Everyone” across science, industry, innovation and policy.
Trondheim, Norway, 19-21 August
NORCE and Ragn-Sells delivered seminars on shaping aquaculture’s future with novel technologies and sludge treatment.
Blue Foods for a Sustainable Future launch
Brussels, Belgium, 3 September
AQUAPHOENIX partners attended this joint stakeholder event, exploring the role of blue foods in the EU’s food systems transformation.
European Research and Innovation Days
Brussels, Belgium, 16-17 September
SSBE and EATiP shared AQUAPHOENIX with attendees, showcasing how research and innovation drives Europe’s priorities on sustainability and industrial leadership.
Gardermoen, Norway, 24 September
In a plenary session titled “From fish sludge to biogas”, Ragn-Sells presented the potential of aquaculture sludge as a circular resource.
COMING UP
Events of note to our partners and community.
Vossevangen, Norway
28-29 October 2025
Brussels, Belgium
17-19 November 2025
Glasgow, Scotland
22-27 February 2026
Rimini, Italy
4-7 November 2025
Bucharest, Romania
11 February 2026
CLOSING THE LOOP
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