European Aquaculture Society

Two more places left for our tomorrow's #EAStalk webinar with Nofima! Hurry up! 🚀

[ Thank You to All AQUA 2024 Participants! ] We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended AQUA 2024 in Copenhagen. This year’s event was a tremendous success, bringing together 3,684 attendees from 80 countries, including 382 students who are the future of our field. With 1,132 abstracts submitted, 275 ePosters, 945 oral presentations, and 66 sessions, AQUA 2024 showcased the incredible advancements in aquaculture research and innovation, all under the inspiring theme of "Blue Food, Green Solutions." The conference was a rich blend of scientific exchange, trade exhibitions, industry forums, workshops, student events, and receptions. It was an honor to have two thought-provoking plenaries: Dag Sletmo, Senior Vice President of DNB, who guided us through 'Analysing the Future,' and Signe Riemer-Sørensen from SINTEF Norway, who illuminated 'AI with Knowledge.' A special thank you goes to our Steering Committee and key organizers for their unwavering dedication: 👤 Conference Chair: Bjorn Myrseth, Vitamar, Norway • EAS Representative: Bente Elisabeth Torstensen, Nofima, Norway • WAS Representative: Michael Schwarz, Ph.D., Virginia Tech, USA • Ragnar Tveterås, University Stavanger, Norway • Kirsti K. Sømme, STIM, Norway 👤 Local Organizing Committee: • Rasmus Nielsen, UCPH • Martin Winkel Lilleoere Lilleøre, Danish Export Association/Fish Tech • Christian Philip Unmack, Eurofish • Floor ten Hoopen, DTU, Denmark • Christian Riisager-Simonsen, DTU, Denmark • Jörn Schmidt, ICES 👤 Programme Chairs: • EAS: Luisa Valente, CIIMAR/UPORTO, Portugal • WAS: Lorenzo Juarez, Mexico • Local: Kjell Maroni, FHF, Norway • Local: Anne Marie Cooper, ICES, Denmark Our deepest gratitude also goes out to our session chairs and co-chairs for their outstanding work in managing the sessions and ensuring a smooth flow of events. A special shoutout to our wonderful Student Helpers who greeted you all with smiles at the entrance, and to Lenka Kajgrová for her excellent supervision of the team. We are incredibly grateful to Mariana Ferreira, Silvia Natale, Nicole Rhody, and all the National Coordinators of the EAS Student Group for organizing a fantastic student workshop and activities, which added so much value to the event. Finally, we extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their generous support, which played a crucial role in making AQUA 2024 a success. Your contributions have helped us highlight the latest in aquaculture research and innovation, driving forward the growth of this exciting sector. AQUA 2024 was co-organized by the European Aquaculture Society and the World Aquaculture Society. We look forward to seeing you at Aquaculture Europe 2025 in Valencia! #AQUA2024 #AquacultureEurope

[ Exciting #EAStalk Webinar on RAS Research with Nofima! ] We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming EAStalk webinar, where we'll dive into the innovative research on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) conducted by Nofima. 🗓️ Date: September 10th 🕒 Time: 14:00 CET 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/estBqsSR Nofima’s state-of-the-art RAS infrastructure, located in Sunndalsøra and Tromsø, offers unmatched flexibility for both applied and fundamental research. This webinar will showcase how these facilities are used to address industry challenges and explore fundamental questions in aquaculture. 🎙️ Meet Our Expert Presenters: Åsa Maria Espmark is an Acting Research Director at Nofima with extensive experience in fish welfare and stress. Åsa has led major projects such as CtrlAQUA SFI and the EU’s FutureEUAqua. Her work ensures that aquaculture technologies safeguard fish welfare. René Alvestad is Research Scientist with expertise in aquaculture systems, water quality, and fish physiology. René holds an MSc and PhD focused on commercial salmon farming operations and facility design. Anja Striberny is Research Scientist specializing in salmonid appetite, growth, and seasonal rhythms. Anja is leading the Temp-Intens project, which examines the impact of temperature and salinity on Atlantic salmon using RAS technology. 📽️ Webinar Highlights: - A tour of Nofima’s RAS facilities through an exclusive video. - Insights into how these flexible systems are used for industry-relevant research. - Examples of research on complex industry questions, including the long-term effects of varying temperatures and salinities. 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from leading experts and see how cutting-edge research is shaping the future of aquaculture! 📝 Registration is free but spots are limited – make sure to secure your place early! #AquacultureEurope #AquacultureInnovation #FishWelfare #NOFIMA #RAS

[ Thank You to All AQUA 2024 Participants! ] We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended AQUA 2024 in Copenhagen. This year’s event was a tremendous success, bringing together 3,684 attendees from 80 countries, including 382 students who are the future of our field. With 1,132 abstracts submitted, 275 ePosters, 945 oral presentations, and 66 sessions, AQUA 2024 showcased the incredible advancements in aquaculture research and innovation, all under the inspiring theme of "Blue Food, Green Solutions." The conference was a rich blend of scientific exchange, trade exhibitions, industry forums, workshops, student events, and receptions. It was an honor to have two thought-provoking plenaries: Dag Sletmo, Senior Vice President of DNB, who guided us through 'Analysing the Future,' and Signe Riemer-Sørensen from SINTEF Norway, who illuminated 'AI with Knowledge.' A special thank you goes to our Steering Committee and key organizers for their unwavering dedication: 👤 Conference Chair: Bjorn Myrseth, Vitamar, Norway • EAS Representative: Bente Elisabeth Torstensen, Nofima, Norway • WAS Representative: Michael Schwarz, Ph.D., Virginia Tech, USA • Ragnar Tveterås, University Stavanger, Norway • Kirsti K. Sømme, STIM, Norway 👤 Local Organizing Committee: • Rasmus Nielsen, UCPH • Martin Winkel Lilleoere Lilleøre, Danish Export Association/Fish Tech • Christian Philip Unmack, Eurofish • Floor ten Hoopen, DTU, Denmark • Christian Riisager-Simonsen, DTU, Denmark • Jörn Schmidt, ICES 👤 Programme Chairs: • EAS: Luisa Valente, CIIMAR/UPORTO, Portugal • WAS: Lorenzo Juarez, Mexico • Local: Kjell Maroni, FHF, Norway • Local: Anne Marie Cooper, ICES, Denmark Our deepest gratitude also goes out to our session chairs and co-chairs for their outstanding work in managing the sessions and ensuring a smooth flow of events. A special shoutout to our wonderful Student Helpers who greeted you all with smiles at the entrance, and to Lenka Kajgrová for her excellent supervision of the team. We are incredibly grateful to Mariana Ferreira, Silvia Natale, Nicole Rhody, and all the National Coordinators of the EAS Student Group for organizing a fantastic student workshop and activities, which added so much value to the event. Finally, we extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their generous support, which played a crucial role in making AQUA 2024 a success. Your contributions have helped us highlight the latest in aquaculture research and innovation, driving forward the growth of this exciting sector. AQUA 2024 was co-organized by the European Aquaculture Society and the World Aquaculture Society. We look forward to seeing you at Aquaculture Europe 2025 in Valencia! #AQUA2024 #AquacultureEurope

[ Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with Sparos at AQUA 2024 ] During the first Plenary Session at AQUA 2024, we celebrated a decade of impactful partnership with SPAROS, Lda, marking their 10th anniversary of sponsoring the EAS Student Group (EAS-SG). Over the past ten years, Sparos' support has been instrumental in providing students with the resources and opportunities to thrive. Thanks to their sponsorship, countless students have received funding to attend our conferences, connect with peers, expand their networks, and organize valuable workshops. A special highlight was a heartfelt speech by our Student Representative, Mariana Ferreira, who shared insights on the evolution of the EAS Student Group during Sparos' sponsorship. Our National Coordinators also expressed their gratitude to Sparos for their unwavering support over the years. A huge thank you to Sparos for their continued dedication to fostering the next generation of aquaculture professionals. Here's to many more years of collaboration! 🐟🎓 Silvia Natale I Luís Conceição I Jorge Dias #AQUA2024 #EASSG #Sparos #AquacultureEurope #StudentSupport #Networking

[ 🌊 AQUA 2024 is just around the corner! 🌍 ] Are you ready to dive into an exciting lineup of student activities at this year’s conference in Copenhagen? From interactive workshops to networking events, there’s something for everyone! 📚🤝 You can find all the details in our flyer, so make sure to check it out and register early - some activities have limited spots! 🚀 📧 EAS/WAS Members: Be sure to check your email for your exclusive invitation link to register. Not a Member Yet? If you’re planning to attend the conference but are not yet a member, you can register for free if you are student and receive the event link here: https://lnkd.in/eVTmG5-e Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow students and professionals in the field. We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌 You can check the EAS Student Group on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/e8uqXeUM #AQUA2024 #BlueFoodGreenSolution #StudentActivities #Aquaculture #Copenhagen #Networking #AquacultureEurope

[ 🌟 Connect with #EAScorporate at AQUA 2024! 🌟 ] We are excited to share that Lallemand Animal Nutrition will be presenting some groundbreaking research at AQUA 2024. Here’s a preview of our contributions: 👩🔬 Ana Rodiles PhD - Research Scientist, Lallemand Animal Nutrition 🗣️ Oral Presentation: Title: Dietary Supplementation with a Novel Bacillus sp. Probiotic Improves Microbiota Composition and Functionality in Whiteleg Shrimp Session Name: Microbiome & Health Management 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 28 🕚 Time: 11:45 📍 Location: AUD 10 👨🔬 Arkadios Dimitroglou - Assistant Professor, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece 🗣️ Oral Presentation: Title: Effects of Dietary Yeast Hydrolysate in Juvenile Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata) Nutritional Performance Session Name: Alternative Feeds and Nutrition 📅 Date: Thursday, August 29 🕚 Time: 16:30 📍 Location: AUD 11 👨🔬 Mark Rawling – Associate Research Fellow, University of Plymouth, UK 🗣️ Oral Presentation: Title: Strain-Dependent Antiviral Activities of Heat-Inactivated Lactic Acid Bacteria When Fed to Zebrafish (Danio rerio) – A Novel Dietary Strategy Session Name: Feed Additives 📅 Date: Friday, August 30 🕚 Time: 09:15 📍Location: AUD 10 We look forward to engaging with fellow researchers and industry experts. See you there! #AQUA2024 #AquacultureEurope

[ 🌟 Connect with #EAScorporate at AQUA 2024! 🌟 ] At Devenish, our team of nutritionists collaborates with aquaculture customers worldwide, offering bespoke solutions to help them gain a competitive edge. We work closely with our clients to develop tailored technical solutions and nutritional formulations that meet their specific needs. Our comprehensive customer support package includes both technical and nutritional services. All our products are manufactured to the highest standards in a UFAS-accredited facility, following stringent procedures to ensure no risk of NOPs (Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances). ► Bespoke Premixes Our range of aqua premixes has evolved to meet the changing needs of fish and shrimp production. Devenish offers custom-made premixes for both feed mills and on-farm customers. ► Technical Services What sets us apart is our unique approach to on-farm assessment. Our team works directly with customers to provide tailored solutions, including: • Development of nutritional and health strategies • R&D trials to evaluate product performance • Seminars on best farming practices and the latest developments We’re excited to announce that Antonios Chalaris will represent Devenish at AQUA 2024. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with him at the event! 📧 antonios.chalaris@devenish.com. #AQUA2024 #AquacultureEurope

[ 🌟 Connect with #EAScorporate at AQUA 2024! 🌟 ] Stingray Marine Solutions AS provides intelligent technology for sustainable and welfare-friendly salmonid aquaculture. The Stingray system utilizes stereo-machine vision, artificial intelligence, and high-precision laser technology to gently and efficiently remove parasitic sea lice from farmed fish. Modern data infrastructure and advanced information processing turn each Stingray node into a Fish Health HubTM that provides valuable diagnostics in actionable reports to farmers. This empowers our customers to optimize production by focusing on fish welfare and minimizing the need for handling of their animals. In addition to optical removal of sea lice, the system provides data on welfare parameters for image analysis, including wounds, sexual maturation of fish and fin damage and deformities, among others. The Stingray system offers valuable insight into a farmer’s fish stock, such as estimated fish count, biomass, louse counts, and a unique possibility to follow a specific fish cohort from smolt to harvest. Live Agnethe Sørlundsengen Haugen, Andrea Luka, Ane Granne Kvale, and Benjamin Sørensen will attend the conference and represent Stingray. Be sure to connect with them! #AQUA2024 #AquacultureEurope

[ 🌟 Connect with #EAScorporate at AQUA 2024! 🌟 ] Are you interested in taking your aquaculture applications to the next level? Be sure to connect and schedule a meeting with MAT-KULING's team: Vít Profant - Aquaculture Team Leader, and Nil Llonch Llussà - RAS Specialist, during AQUA 2024. 📧  info@matkuling.no #AQUA2024 #AquacultureEurope