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
News from our partners
In Rotation: Activities & Outreach
Coming Up: Events
Closing the Loop
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WELCOME
AQUAPHOENIX enters our second year
The close of 2025 saw our project being showcased as a case study for sustainable food production and resource management on a global scale, from the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, to the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. At the same time, our partners in industry, science, and technology have been hard at work preparing novel technologies for collecting aquaculture waste and working to understand the environmental potential of our work.
2026 promises to be an exciting and productive year. First and foremost, our demonstration sites in Norway and Åland will be up and running this spring, giving us the opportunity to demonstrate sludge collection using different constellations of technologies, at different scales, and in different environmental conditions. With this key milestone approaching, partners will be honing in on their innovation, scientific monitoring, impact assessment, policy development and communications activities across all work packages.
AQUAPHOENIX NEWS
News from our partners and community
In light of Hardangerfjord report, sludge management is key for sustainable growth
A scientific report found that Hardangerfjord is not currently over-fertilised, but cannot withstand further emissions. Managing sludge is therefore crucial for sustainable production and environmental safeguarding.
First phase of testing AQUAPHOENIX technology in Åland complete
AQUAPHOENIX partners in Åland completed initial tests on sludge collection technology, focussing on the first step of pumping.
AQUAPHOENIX in context: the circular economy
To reduce waste and achieve maximum value, advocates of the circular economy recommend the reuse of consumer products and materials. Explore how AQUAPHOENIX responds to this call.
IN ROTATION
Recent partner activities and outreach
Stavanger, Norway, 2 October
At this multi-stakeholder event, Ragn-Sells showcased AQUAPHOENIX and its role in meeting future needs through circularity.
Vienna, Austria, 21 October
Ragn-Sells presented AQUAPHOENIX as a bold experiment in circularity and nutrient recovery.
Berlin, Germany, 8 November
EATiP attended the Future of Food and Water Forum at Berlin Science Week to share our project vision.
Brussels, Belgium, 25-26 November
Seascape Belgium showcased AQUAPHOENIX as a HORIZON Europe project advancing sustainable aquaculture and scientific knowledge.
Aalborg, Denmark, 8-9 October
NORCE spoke about the great potential of fish sludge (waste) and highlighted the need to prioritise nutrient recovery.
Vossevangen, Norway, 28-29 October
Partners shared their expertise on turning aquaculture sludge into a resource at this event for stakeholders in the circular bioeconomy.
Belém, Brasil, 10-21 November
AQUAPHOENIX was shared as a global case study for clean industry solutions as part of the Swedish delegation to COP30.
Nairobi, Kenya, 8-12 December
During an expert dialogue at a side-event on Wastewater as a Solution, Ragn-Sells presented AQUAPHOENIX as a relevant intervention.
COMING UP
Events of note to our partners and community
Bucharest, Romania
11 February 2026
Bergen, Norway
3-5 March 2026
Brussels, Belgium
2-6 March 2026
Glasgow, Scotland
22-27 February 2026
Brussels, Belgium
5 March 2026
Brussels, Belgium & Online
Spring 2026
CLOSING THE LOOP
How does sludge collection technology work? Click below to see the journey from waste to resource.
