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GOOD PRACTICE: NewTechAqua

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NewTechAqua is a H2020 project which aims to expand and diversify European aquaculture production of finfish, molluscs and microalgae by developing and validating technologically-advances, resilient and sustainable applications.

Find out more about the project at https://www.newtechaqua.eu/


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Programme for Aquaculture and Fisheries 2021-2027 (Romania)

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The General Direction for Fisheries – Managing Authority for the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (DGP-AMPOPAM) published the latest version of the Programme for Aquaculture and Fisheries 2021-2027 (Romania), uploaded in the Electronic Fund Management System.

The document is available at:

https://ampeste.ro/docs/PAP_/PAP_2021-2027/9._Versiunea_Programului_pentru_Acvacultur%C4%83_%C8%99i_Pescuit_2021-2027_draft_%C3%AEn_formatul_oficial_al_sistemului_electronic_de_management_al_fondurilor_SFC.pdf


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Financing Opportunity – Romania (Productive Investments in Aquaculture – Increasing Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy)

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The General Department for Fisheries – Managing Authority for the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (Romania) has launched a session for submitting applications under the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs 2014-2020, Union Priority 2 – Fostering Environmentally Sustainable, Resource-Efficient, Innovative, Competitive and Knowledge-Based Aquaculture, Measure II.4 – Productive Investments in Aquaculture – Increasing Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy.

Deadline for submission of proposals: 07.11.2022, 14:00

Total financial allocation for this call: 9.731.400 LEI, the equivalent of 2.000.000 EURO

Maximum eligible value for one project is:

–              for SMEs – 1.946.280 LEI (equivalent of 400.000 EURO)

–              for large enterprises – 3.162.705 LEI (equivalent of 650.000 EURO)

Minimum eligible value for one project is: 24.328,50 LEI (equivalent of 5.000 EURO)

For this call of proposals, the applications and the attached documents will be uploaded and submitted online with digital signature in the electronic app MySMIS2014, that can be found at http://www.fonduri-ue.ro/mysmis, only in the mentioned timeframe.

Call Code: POPAM/1017/2/3/Art.48, para. 1, let. k Productive Investments in Aquaculture – Increasing Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy

For this call, one applicant can submit only one proposal.

Eligible applicants: Enterprises with economic activity in the field of aquaculture

Eligible activities: Aquaculture farms modernization investments (energy efficiency; energy from renewable sources)

The applicant has to comply to the eligibility and conformity requirements mentioned in the Applicants Guide for this measure. The selection and evaluation procedure can be found at www.ampeste.ro and is also available at the Regional Centers for the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (Romania). The Applicants Guide can be found on the General Department for Fisheries – Managing Authority for the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (Romania) site, www.ampeste.ro.


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AlgaEurope 2022

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This event is a unique opportunity to learn and understand all about algae production and commercialization and also interact with over 350 key players from more than 45 countries.

When?
13-15 December, 2022

Where?
Rome

Who should attend?

  • Algae tech developers/suppliers
  • Algae producers&cultivation plant owners and operators
  • Venture capitalists and financial invertors for biotechnology
  • Food industries
  • Biofuels network, Animal Food Companies
  • Nutraceuticals/Pharma Companies/ Fertilizer suppliers
  • Water treatment&waste Water Proffesionals
  • Technology providers for cultivation, harvesting, dewatering, drying, oil extraction and processing

The event is organized by EABA- Eu Algae Biomass Association and DLG Benelux.

More information available at: https://algaeurope.org/


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BLUE GROWTH: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLACK SEA

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The 1st International Joint Conference Blue Growth: Challenges and Opportunities for the Black Sea, organized under the auspices of the National Commission of Romania for UNESCO will take place in Constanta, during 26-28th October, 2022.

The Conference aims to contribute to the protection of the Black Sea by supporting the sustainable development in a multi-disciplinary way. The event will focus on aspects related to both fundamental research and technological innovations, between scientists as well as companies involved in research and development.

Aquaculture will be covered during Session III: Sustainable Use of Marine Resources.


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Aquaculture Europe 2022

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During 27-30 September, 2022, the annual Aquaculture Europe event, organised by the European Aquaculture Society, will take place in Rimini, Italy.

The main themes for the Aquaculture Europe 2022 event are the challenges aquaculture is facing and the solutions put in place to develop a sustainable, responsible and productive and climate neutral European aquaculture sector for key marine and freshwater fish, shellfish and algal species.

The event will also feature an international trade exhibition, industry forum, student sessions and activities, satellite workshops and updates on EU research.

More information regarding the event is available at

https://aquaeas.org/Meeting/AE2022


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Turkey: Increase of National Fisheries Production

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According to the Turkey Statistical Institute, the total national fishery production recorded a 1.8% increase from 2020 to 2021.

The main factor for the increase of the fishery products was aquaculture, which registered an increase of 11.9%.

Out of the total amount of 799,851 tons of fishery products in 2021, 59% were farmed.


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Methodological Guide for Fish Farmers

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Within the cross-border project 2 SOFT 1.2./47 “Team Up For Healthy Fish in Aquaculture Systems of the Prut River Basin”, the “Methodological Guide for Fish Farmers” was developed.

The guide is a contribution dedicated to improving the knowledge in the field of aquaculture, in particular to ensure the health of fish farmed in hatcheries in the Prut river basin through sustainable hatchery management practices.

The guide is intended for fish farmers and researchers working in the field of aquaculture, biologists, veterinarians and aquarists. The authors of the guide updated the methods of rapid diagnosis of several cyprinid diseases, suggesting the application of current practical recommendations for those interested in improving the condition of fish farms, increasing fish production or controlling fish pathology, the supervision of human health in the conditions of the evolution of transmissible diseases from fish to humans, taking into account the environmental protection aspect also.

The “Methodological Guide for fish farmers” is available in Romanian, at the following address:

https://zoology.md/sites/default/files/2022-07/Ghid%20metodologic%20pentru%20piscicultori_2022.pdf


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ORGANIC AQUACULTURE IN THE EU

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The European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) published a study regarding the organic aquaculture in the European Union, which focuses on the current situation, drivers, barriers and the potential for growth.

The study is available at the following link:

https://www.eumofa.eu/documents/20178/432372/Organic+aquaculture+in+the+EU_final+report_ONLINE.pdf

After the release of the study, in the context of the European Maritime Day 2022 EUMOFA also held a hybrid Talk on the 19th of May 2022, titled “Organic aquaculture: economic and environmental sustainability”. Starting from the study, the Talk addressed the drivers and obstacles of organic aquaculture and the policy context in which it is developed.

A video recording of the EUMOFA Talk is available below:


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Financing Opportunity for Aquaculture Products Processing – Romania

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The General Department for Fisheries – Managing Authority for the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (Romania) has launched a session for submitting applications under the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs 2014-2020, Union Priority 5 – Fostering Marketing and Processing, Measure IV.4 – Processing of Fishery and Aquaculture Products.

Call Code: POPAM/1016/5/2/Art. 69

Deadline for submission of proposals: 07.08.2022, 14:00

Total financial allocation for this call: 30.157.450,50 LEI, the equivalent of 6.095.000,00  EURO

For this call of proposals, the applications and the attached documents will be uploaded and submitted online with digital signature in the electronic app MySMIS2014, that can be found at http://www.fonduri-ue.ro/mysmis, only in the mentioned timeframe.

For this call, one applicant can only submit one proposal.

Maximum eligible value for one project is 4.947.900,00 LEI (equivalent of 1.000.000 EURO)

Minimum eligible value for one project is: 24.739,50 LEI (equivalent of 5.000 EURO)

The applicant has to comply to the eligibility and conformity requirements mentioned in the Applicants Guide for this measure. The selection and evaluation procedure can be found at www.ampeste.ro and is also available at the Regional Centers for the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (Romania). The Applicants Guide can be found on the General Department for Fisheries – Managing Authority for the Operational Programme for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (Romania) site, www.ampeste.ro.