AquaBioTech Group

HatcheryMatch Project Closing Event
2023-06-27 | (Mosta, Malta)
The HatcheryMatch project is coming to an end.
We invite you to join us at for the Closing Event happening on the 27th of June 2023, to discover the project results.
Save the date:
📆 27th June 2023
📍 Mosta, Malta | Hybrid
➡️ Registration is open. Click here

Background information on the HatcheryMatch project

HatcheryMatch is a two-year Science and Technology Cooperation Sino-Malta Fund Project between Maltese partners AquaBioTech Group and The Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition at the L-Università ta’ Malta and Chinese partners Fishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute and Qingdao Blue Granary Ocean Fishery Development Co., Ltd., under the thematic priority Maritime & Aquaculture. Malta and China have a history of collaborative research going back to 2002 and in 2018 Malta and China signed the Belt and Road Initiative agreement to further support collaborative trading, cultural and research activities between the two countries.

The HatcheryMatch project aims to develop four new automation technologies to improve water quality, embryonic categorization, and feeding and in turn reduce stress and losses during the hatchery phase of fish lifecycles. Prototypes for live feed systems, ultrasound disinfection, bottom cleaning devices and a digital, embryonic image analyzer was created. A pilot recirculating hatchery was developed integrating these new technologies to reduce stress on marine stocks, lower labor dependence and increase seeding rate.

SMARTPOL Beach Clean-up
2023-08-05
We are pleased to announce that we will be organising a beach clean-up
As we celebrate the International Day of the Mediterranean Sea, we are thrilled to announce that the SMARTPOL Project is launching an Beach Clean-up followed by an Art contest in Malta, jointly organised by AquaBioTech Group and Zibel.
In order to improve the “Mediterranean Sea literacy” and participatory research, we have planned this event within EMD in my country, which will be connected to the EU Beach Clean Up initiative, contributing to Ocean Literacy & Citizen Science to tackle marine pollution.
Save the date for the Beach Clean-up
📆 05th August 2023
⏱ 08:30 am – 14:00 pm
📍 Is-Simenta St. Pauls Bay, Malta

Art contest
Beneficiaries
Contestants (mainly families and children) would be using plastic bottles, cans and other discarded material collected from the beach on 5 August 2023. This competition is mainly dedicated to children who have to create their art work from the collected plastic litter and get the support from their parents to submit before the 02 October 2023.
Award
A Prize Ceremony will follow where three (3) winners will be announced and will receive prizes ! We established the connection with our partners from the Horizon Project BCTHubs in order to connect our winners with the Sea, our Underwater (UW) Cultural Heritage (CH) and the diving activities!

1st Place: Blue Wave Water Sports – half day self-driving boat tour for the family
2nd Place: Snorkelling Course
3rd Place: Aquarium guided tour for the family

Registration link

Exciting, isn’t it? We hope that you’ll join us in that great initiative towards marine pollution

Background overview of the SMARTPOL Project
SMARTPOL project aims to present a novel compact pollution detection, monitoring and analysis system to monitor marine fields and detect different types of marine pollution. The system will mainly consist of Shore Control Centre (SCC) and unmanned surface vessel (USV), both equipped with multi–sensor technology and AI based solutions. SMARTPOL inland sea pollution monitoring and detection system provides higher spatial and temporal resolution-based early warning and real time information which are essential to decrease first intervention time and avoid possible environmental losses. This project will build a solution in which new technological developments are integrated with the state-of-the-art technologies to preserve sea, reduce the first response time in sea pollution, and enable effective actions in interaction with information technologies instead of analogue response operations.
More information about the project here

AquaNor 2023
2023-08-22 - 2023-08-24 | (Trondheim, Norway)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at AquaNor, happening in Trondheim, Norway.
Aqua Nor is the world’s most important trade fair in the aquaculture industry. After organising a successful hybrid fair in 2021 the biennial Aqua Nor 2023 will return to the halls of Trondheim Spektrum for another trend-setting event in the aquaculture industry. Aqua Nor exhibit strikes an excellent balance between facilitating business partnerships for fish farming and creating a welcoming environment for networking, knowledge sharing, research and innovation within the industry.
Save the dates
📆 22nd – 24th August 2023
📍 Trondheim, Norway
👉 More information here
Representing us in Norway, are

Shane A. Hunter Chief Financial Officer | sah@aquabt.com
George D.Mantas Business Development Director | gdm@aquabt.com
Rob J. Davies Principal Aquaculture Consultant | rjd@aquabt.com
Freya M. Robinson Aquaculture Consultant and R&D&I Project Manager | fmr@aquabt.com
William H. Nowell Business Development Executive | whn@aquabt.com

Come and join us at Booth No. D-362 !!

Aquaculture Europe
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-21 | (Vienna, Austria)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Aquaculture Europe, happening in Vienna, Austria.
Aquaculture is the world’s most diverse farming practice in terms of number of species, farming methods, intensity level and environments used. Significant efforts have been made to promote species diversity since global aquaculture production is dominated by a few dozen species. The needs for responsible use of resources, improved efficiency and in-creased resilience against future challenges such as diseases and climate change require further diversification in aquaculture beyond species level.
Save the dates:
📆 18th – 21st September 2023
📍 Vienna, Austria
More information on the event here.
If you’d like to schedule a meeting with one of AquaBioTech Group’s representatives:

Shane A. Hunter Chief Executive Officer | sah@aquabt.com
Dr. Simona Paolacci R&D&I Project Coordinator | sip@aquabt.com
William H. Nowell Business Development Executive | whn@aquabt.com
Michele Gallo Head of Aquatic Research Facilities Design | mig@aquabt.com
Davide Sorella Aquaculture Consultant | das@aquabt.com

Come and meet with us at Booth No. 84,85 and 86!!
On the agenda
Oral Presentations

Michele Gallo will be doing a presentation on the SEA2LAND project “Collection and Treatment of Wastewater from Recirculation Aquaculture Systems, with the Scope of Producing Bio-Based Fertilizers”.
Davide Sorella will be doing a presentation on the FoodLAND and PrAEctiCe projects “Aquaculture Developments in East Africa Through the Lens of Two European Funded Horizon Projects Foodland and PrAEctiCe”
Dr. Simona Paolacci will be doing a presentation on the iFishIENCi project on “Feed and Feeding Technology Development in RAS”

Posters

We will have 3 posters on the iFishIENCi project

“Effect of Fishmeal Replacement with Single Cell Proteins (Candida sp., Nannochloropsis sp.) in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Osmoregulatory and Stress Responses”
“Effect of Different Inclusion Rates of Yeast (Candida utilis) As Protein Source in Hybrid African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus x Heterobranchus longifilis) Stress Response and Lipid Metabolism”
“From RAS to SMARTRAS – Feeding of Atlantic Salmon, (Salmo salar) Based on Behaviour”

An E-poster will be displayed based on the pilot project: (Promoting a sustainable and resource-efficient aquaculture in the Mediterranean) on “Technological Innovations for a Circulating and Durable Economy in the Aquaculture Value Chain in Tunisia”.

Posters for two of our Research, Development and Innovation projects

HatcheryMatch “Testing the Disinfection Capacities of a Hydro Cavitation Prototype in a Recirculating Aquaculture System and the Effects on Water Quality Parameters and Growth Performance of European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)“
PROFIUS “Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), Side Streams from Maltese Farms as Potential Raw Ingredients for AquaFeed”

We hope to see you around!

Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls 2024 Brokerage Event
2023-09-26 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls 2024 Brokerage Event, happening in Brussels, Belgium.
The CARE4BIO brokerage event (#CARE4BIOBrokerage) will be dedicated to consortium building. The objective is to gather all relevant stakeholders intending to apply for funding in the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls 2024. The main part of the event will comprise bilateral meetings between participants from Europe and beyond interested in the same topics, seeking to share new project ideas and find collaboration partners. Thus, the brokerage event will help you to build your consortium for the for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls 2024.
Save the dates
📆 26th September 2023
📍 Brussels, Belgium
👉 More information here
Representing us during this conference our Business Development Director, George D. Mantas | gdm@aquabt.com

ProNiCare Annual Meeting
2023-09-28 - 2023-09-30 | (Mosta, Malta)
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the ProNiCare Annual Meeting, at our facilities here in Malta.
On the agenda two full days of introduction, presentations, and discussions about the different phases of the project with the different partners. This meeting will be a great opportunity to meet with the partners in person and draw the path for the steps forward.
📆 27th- 29th September 2023

What is ProNiCare?
Marine biofouling and corrosion are two substantial challenges for shipping, offshore infrastructures, and maritime technologies exposed to sea water. Expensive corrosion resistant materials are often needed for smaller functional equipment and surfaces like marine heat exchangers. Antifouling manufacturers have been forced to develop new antifouling coatings after the ban of environmentally damaging tributyltin (TBT) in 2003. There is a great need for environmentally friendly and more cost-effective solutions. In PRONICARE this will be advanced through use of high-tech nanomaterial-based formulations, creating a thin coating with functional antifouling and anti-rust additives in a green and eco-friendly product.
➡️ More information here

Malta International Fish Fest
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-01
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting, at Malta International Fish Fest.
The 2023 edition of The Malta International Fish Fest will be held in Mellieha and Marsaxlokk in the coming weeks.
Malta International Fish Fest 2023 is being held in two localities that are known for their fishing culture, and thus, will have a wider and more international perspective than seen in previous editions. Similar to past Malta International Fish Fests, this year’s event shall entail the sale of fish, and even the cooking and promotion of traditional fish typically caught in local waters, such as sea bass, sea bream, tuna, dolphinfish (lampuki), dogfish (mazzoli), and rays.
The local communities of Marsaxlokk and Mellieħa will participate in this event through the setting up of a number of educational stands. Moreover, those attending can expect free entertainment for children as well as music in the evening suitable for all ages.
📆 Save the dates:

Saturday 30th September – Fisherman’s Wharf, Marsaxlokk
Sunday 01st October 2023 – Museum of Tuna Catchers, Mellieħa

On the agenda, AquaBioTech Team will be showcasing some ongoing RDI projects namely FishEUTrust and EUFish_SustainableGrowth

6th NordicRAS Workshop
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-04 | (Tromsø, Norway)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the 6th NordicRAS Workshop , happening in Tromsø, Norway.
The 6th international NordicRAS workshop invites farmers, managers, technology- and service providers, engineers, veterinarians, researchers and others with a professional interest in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to discuss and present newest knowledge and developments in RAS. The workshop is organized by DTU Aqua in collaboration with University of Tromsø (UiT).
Save the dates:
📆 03rd – 04th October 2023
📍 Tromsø, Norway
➡️ More information on the event here

Michele Gallo our Head of Aquatic Research Facilities Design will be representing us during the event
If you’d like to get in touch with him | mig@aquabt.com

GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-04
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives, happening in Malta
Five years away from reaching the targets set by the Malta MedFish4Ever Declaration, and in the wake of recent crises that have called for greater adaptation and need to boost progress, the GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives: Transformative actions to address new challenges aims to take stock of advances and inspire reinforced ambition towards sustainable Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture.
Save the dates:
📆 3-4 October 2023
📍 Malta
More information on the conference here
The conference will open on 3 October 2023 with multidisciplinary panels exploring the challenges faced and potential solutions as we look to the future. These will be followed, on the second day, by a high-level segment where ministers and their representatives will announce how they intend to accelerate their commitments towards delivering on their sustainability pledges and defining the future outlook, means and opportunities for this important sector. Other events are also planned to be held in parallel with the conference.
Information on the different panels and agenda, here

Italian-Maltese joint National WestMED event
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-06 | (Catania, Italy | Online)
We are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the Italian-Maltese joint National WestMED event, Online.
This event will focus on the centrality of the Blue Economy to mobilise the Mediterranean blue ecosystem, through a strengthening of North-South cooperation, and will therefore welcome various operators from the southern shore WestMED countries as well. Our Business Development Director, George D. Mantas will be contributing to the discussions for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture planned at 17:00 (CEST)
📆 04th – 06th October 2023
📍 Catania, Italy | Online
➡️ More information here

AgraME
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-10 | (Dubai, UAE)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at AgraME 2023, happening in Dubai, Middle East.
Aquaculture is the world’s most diverse farming practice in terms of number of species, farming methods, intensity level and environ-ments used. Significant efforts have been made to promote species diversity since global aquaculture production is dominated by a few dozen species. The needs for responsible use of resources, improved efficiency and in-creased resilience against future challenges such as diseases and climate change require further diversification in aquaculture beyond species level.
Save the dates:
📆 9th – 10th October 2023
📍 Middle East, Dubai
More information on the event here.

If you’d like to schedule a meeting with one of AquaBioTech Group’s representatives:

Shane A. Hunter our Chief Executive Officer | sah@aquabt.com
Michele Gallo our Head of Aquatic Research Facilities Design | mig@aquabt.com

Meet us at Booth H4 – M001

PRACTI-RAS Onsite Course Week
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-13 | (Mosta, Malta)
We are pleased to announce that we will be organising the PRACTI-RAS Onsite Course Week, at our facilities here in Malta.
There is increasing employment opportunities in the high-tech recirculating aquaculture (RAS) industry. However, production in RAS requires unique skills. PRACTI-RAS is an Erasmus+ VET initiative aiming to meet the rapidly changing needs of the aquaculture industry through upskilling current and future fish farmers.
Save the dates:
📆 9th-13th October 2023
Registration and more information here
PRACTI-RAS?
There is a need to close the gap between traditional aquaculture vocational education and training (VET) and the rapidly changing needs of aquaculture industry. RAS has already become a key technology in the European aquaculture industry, both for current and novel species and RAS facilities require that their staff to hold a different skill set compared to traditional aquaculture technologies. To ensure the industry members of the future have the most relevant training, it is vital to first train their teachers in the new RAS advancements.
The PRACTI-RAS objective is to deliver an intensive and specific pilot e-training and onsite program in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to ‘train-the-teacher’. Target beneficiaries will gain competencies in innovative digital and land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System technology, ensuring teacher, trainer, and student skills match the needs of changing labour market. Unlike courses currently offered by universities and private consulting firms, PRACTI-RAS course will be specific to RAS aquaculture and will be conducted primarily on-site at a RAS specialist company. It will be taught by the same personnel who design, produce and operate commercial and research RAS designs. This provides the most up-to-date knowledge and connects learners directly with industry for an integrated experience.
➡️ More information here

EurOCEAN 2023 Conference
2023-10-10 - 2023-10-11 | (Vigo, Spain)
We are pleased to announce that we will be joining the EurOCEAN 2023 Conference, happening in Vigo, Spain.
“One Ocean, One Mission, One Decade – One Voice”
EurOCEAN conferences are major European marine science-policy conferences organized every 4-5 years. They provide a forum for the marine and maritime research and innovation community and wider stakeholders to interface with European and Member State policymakers and strategic planners. The aim of the EurOCEAN 2023 conference is to highlight the synergies between the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030, other EU research and innovation, and management initiatives, and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
📆 10th – 11th October 2023
📍 Vigo, Galicia Spain
➡️ More information on the event here
Representing AquaBioTech Group, Ines Boujmil | ECOP North Africa – Mediterranean Sub-regional Node Coordinator, BlueMed Ambassador in Tunisia and ABTG R&D&I Project Coordinator
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with her > inb@aquabt.com
We hope that you will join us in Spain!

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2023
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-27 | (Qingdao, China)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2023, happening in Qingdao, China.
This year the CFSE Global Marketplace will offer a variety of engaging, interactive experiences. There are many reasons to attend the CFSE event in China, depending on your interests and goals.
Here are some possible benefits of attending the event:

Meet leading seafood suppliers from more than 45 countries and with over 30,000 seafood professionals
Discover new products, services and technologies that can help you improve your seafood processing, aquaculture, logistics and packaging
Learn from industry experts and government officials about the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the global seafood sector

Save the dates.
📆 25th – 27th October 2023
📍Qingdao, China
👉If you are interested in attending the CFSE event in China, you can register online at CFSE Global Marketplace or visit the official website of China Fisheries and Seafood Expo for more information.

Our team will comprise of:
George D. Mantas | Business Development Director | gdm@aquabt.com
William H. Nowell | Business Development Executive | whn@aquabt.com
Freya M. Robinson | Aquaculture Consultant & R&D&I Project Manager | fmr@aquabt.com
We hope to meet you in China!!

ICA World Event 2023
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-17 | (New Delhi, India)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the ICA World Event 2023, happening in New Delhi, India.
The annual ICA Event offers a unique networking opportunity to meet in person the majority of our 70 Member Organisations and several Top Experts as well as invited representatives from the international donor community. In addition, the annual ICA Event is an excellent opportunity to set-up the direction of the Alliance, to overcome challenges and to develop long-lasting relationships in different geographies.
During the annual event, ICA World organises also thematic meetings, panel discussions, and practical workshops to assess new trends and transdisciplinary approaches in the market, aiming to increase participants’ chances to win new projects together.
Save the dates.
📆 13th – 17th November 2023
📍New Delhi, India

Representing us, our Business Development Executive | Paola F. Reale
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with our representative pfr@aquabt.com
We hope to see you In India!!

11th IEEE Tunisian Students & Young Professionals Congress
2023-12-18 - 2023-12-20 | (Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the 11th IEEE Tunisian Students & Young Professionals Congress.
The Tunisian Students and Young Professionals (TSYP) Congress is an annual gathering of IEEE members in Tunisia. Organized by IEEE ESSTHS Student Branch and IEEE Tunisia Section, the 11th edition provides a unique opportunity to delve into current and future challenges in science and engineering, connect with the national and international IEEE network, and share experiences, under the theme Silicon Valley.
Save the dates
📆 18th – 20th December 2023
📍Medina Congress Centre, Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia
More information on the congress
Representing us, AquaBioTech Group R&D&I Project Coordinator | EU BlueMed Ambassador in Tunisia | ECOP North Africa – Mediterranean Sub-regional Node coordinator | Ines Boujmil
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with our representative inb@aquabt.com

Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Symposium
2024-02-13 - 2024-02-14 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Symposium happening in Brussels, Belgium.
“Charting the course towards a Sustainable Blue Economy” Symposium
The first Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Symposium taking place on 13-14 February 2024 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium will bring together thought leaders, experts, and practitioners in a big-scale European event to promote the transformation towards a sustainable blue economy.
The Symposium will synthesise the objectives of the projects funded in the 1st Joint Transnational Call and present the priorities for the second call. It will provide an opportunity to learn from leading panelists drawn from science, policy, and business, to gain new insights, and expand the network.
Save the dates:
📆 13th – 14th February 2024
📍 Brussels, Belgium
🔦 More information on the event
Attending the event our Business Development Director George D.Mantas. If you’d like to meet with him please get in touch on gdm@aquabt.com

2nd UfM Stakeholder Conference on Sustainable Blue Economy
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-20 | (Athens, Greece)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the 2nd UfM Stakeholder Conference on Sustainable Blue Economy happening in Athens, Greece.
Three years since the adoption of the landmark 2021 UfM Ministerial Declaration on Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) and its Roadmap for implementation adopted in 2022, the Conference will aim at bringing together a diverse representation of the rich and dynamic stakeholders that make up the Mediterranean SBE community, as key drivers of concrete actions and scalable solutions across the region.
The Conference will serve as a key milestone to take stock of progress achieved, discuss joint challenges and transformative tools, and engage the whole Mediterranean SBE Community in setting the path towards further deliberations at political level.
Save the dates:
📆 19th – 20th February 2024
📍 Athens, Greece
🔦 More information on the event
Attending the event our Head of IP Development and Commercialisation Sian Ringrose. If you’d like to meet with him please get in touch on sir@aquabt.com

European Ocean Days
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-08 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the European Ocean Days happening in Brussels, Belgium.
Join our R&D&I project Coordinator Inés Boujmil – inb@aquabt.com in Brussels, Belgium for a week of events related to European maritime topics.
Save the dates:
🌊 Where next for Europe’s Seas | 📆 6 March 2024, 08:00 – 17:30 (CET)
🐟 BlueInvest Day 2024 | 📆 7 March 2024, 09:00 – 18:00 (CET)
🥽 Ocean Literacy in action | 📆 8 March 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 (CET)
🔦 The European Union is having multiple events organised from the 4th – 8th March 2024.

“Where next for Europe’s Seas” – What, in this wider, evolving future landscape, might be the pathways for Europe’s Seas, with a perspective to 2050?
With this perspective to the future, as well as the establishment of a new Commission College in 2024, this event aims to contribute to reflections on what future priorities might be for Europe’s Seas. Such a reflection should not only consider policy needs, but also the wider global, economic, technological and social transformations that are occurring within Europe and beyond. The specific feature of this event is that discussions would aim to address and bring together, as a whole, the broad range of stakeholders involved in all relevant EU and international policy initiatives relating to Europe’s seas and maritime activities.
4 EU Projects Posters will be displayed at the event: BCTHubs, Profius , FishEUTrust and Pronicare

European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024 happening in Brussels, Belgium.
The European Commission’s annual flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.
This fifth edition of the event will take place on 20 and 21 March 2024 both physically in Brussels and online, allowing everyone to get involved from anywhere.
The R&I Days 2024 will give you the opportunity to debate how we can make Europe more sustainable and competitive and will celebrate the outcomes and achievements in research and innovation since the launch of the first R&I Framework Programme over 40 years ago.
It’s your chance to discover successful EU-funded research and innovation projects, experience their impact on our society and debate the importance of continued investment in research and innovation. You can find out more on Horizon Europe, including the Strategic Plan 2025 – 2027 and its Widening Instrument; R&I support to Green and Digital transition; its Global Approach; and many other topics.
Attending the event our Business Development Director George D. Mantas. If you’d like to meet with him please get in touch on gdm@aquabt.com
More information about the programme, the sessions and the speakers will be available soon.

2024 Ocean Decade Conference
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-12 | (Barcelona, Spain)
We are please to announce that we will be attending the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference happening in Barcelona, Spain.
The ocean is not only the cradle of life, it holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable future.
This year is the 4th edition of the UN Decade Ocean Science for Sustainability Development (2021-2030). Focused on ‘delivering the science we need for the ocean we want’, the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, which will be hosted by the Government of Spain in Barcelona from 10 – 12 April 2024, will bring together the global Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate and take stock of progress, and set joint priorities for the future. It will be the highlight of an entire Ocean Decade Week taking place on 8 – 12 April 2024 throughout the city.
The event will cover the full range of Ocean Decade Challenges including critical issues such as climate change, food security, sustainable management of biodiversity, sustainable ocean economy, pollution, and natural hazards. Key questions that will be discussed during these three days related to the Ocean Decade:

What have been the main achievements since the launch of the Ocean Decade?
What should be the key areas for action over the next three to five years?

Save the dates:
📆 10th – 12th April 2024
📍 Barcelona, Spain
🔦 More information on the event
Representing us our Project Assistant Stela Karovic | ska@aquabt.com

Global Seafood Expo
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-25 | (Barcelona, Spain)
We are please to announce that we will be attending the Global Seafood Expo happening in Barcelona, Spain.
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the global seafood marketplace, serving industry professionals and buyers from all corners of the supply chain and world. If you purchase seafood for your business, you simply cannot afford to miss this event. The 2024 conference program will feature more than 20 educational sessions, presented by top seafood industry experts. Attendees will take away informative, engaging and practical information covering the most important and timely issues relevant to today’s seafood business environment.
Save the dates:
📆 23th – 25th April 2024
📍 Barcelona, Spain
🔦 More information on the event
Attending the event our Business Development Director George D.Mantas | gdm@aquabt.com

U.S. Grains Council - International Aquaculture Conference
2024-04-26 | (Barcelona, Spain)
We are pleased to announce that we were invited to join the U.S. Grains Council – International Aquaculture Conference happening in Barcelona, Spain.
Once again the Global aquaculture industry professionals will come together in Barcelona for the U.S. Grains Council’s International Aquaculture Conference on the 26th April 2024. The conference will cover topics including the nutrition and best practices of various aquaculture species; aquafeed ingredient properties; biosecurity; pellet quality and extrusion technologies.
Representing us our Business Development Director George D. Mantas. If you’d like to meet with him please get in touch on gdm@aquabt.com

SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-09 | (Seville, Spain)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending SETAC 2024, happening in Seville, Spain.
The Scientific Committee for the SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting is committed to putting together a not-to-be-missed conference with an exciting scientific programme addressing the overarching theme of “Science-Based Solutions in Times of Crisis: Integrating Science and Policy for Environmental Challenges.”
SETAC Europe 2024 will bring together scientists from various disciplines in academia, business/industry and government to share, debate, discuss, disseminate and facilitate the use and re-use of their most recent scientific knowledge to support adaptive and responsive environmental management and protection.
The breadth of topics that SETAC Europe 2024 will address includes:

The environmental fate and effects of emerging and existing pollutants and their mixtures, at cellular, organism, community, population and ecosystem levels;
The development of solutions to reduce, replace and regulate the use of known pollutants;
Strategies and methods to mitigate and remediate contaminated soil, air and water;
Innovations to foster more sustainable practices in agriculture, waste treatment, resource management and more; and
Life cycle thinking approaches including supply chain data collection, impact assessment modelling and footprinting methodologies.

Save the dates:
📆 05th – 09th May 2024
📍 Seville, Spain
🔦 More information on the event

Attending the event two of SETAC Members

EU Projects Coordinator & Molecular Biologist, Dr. Marina Maritati | mrm@aquabt.com
Head of Aquatic Ecotoxicology & Principal Aquaculture Consultant, Dr. Adrian Love | acl@aquabt.com

Science in the Citadel
2024-05-12 | (Gozo, Malta)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting, at the Science in the Citadel, happening in Gozo Malta.
The forth edition of Science in the Citadel is a one-day Science extravaganza, taking place within the historic walls of the atmospheric Cittadella in Victoria. The aim of the event will be to provide a fun and stimulating experience for visitors of all ages in order to get people talking about science, engaging with the many strands and appreciating the breadth of research, creativity and innovation taking place on the Maltese islands.
Although it is modelled on the annual Science in the City, held in Valletta every September, this day will be firmly Gozitan in flavour, with displays relevant to our lives here, including items on the island’s biodiversity, geology, agriculture, seas and skies as well as items highlighting the science and engineering inherent in the Citadel itself and its museums. Our interactive Science Trail will take you around most of the features and spectacular vistas of the fortress effortlessly blending the past with the leading edge science and technology of the future, demonstrating how Science is, and always has been, relevant to our daily lives.
Save the date:
📆 12th May 2024
📍 Gozo, Malta
On the agenda, we will be showcasing some of our ongoing RDI projects.

BIORAS-SHRIMP – Improvement and innovation of a Bio-secure Recirculating Aquaculture System for SHRIMP and additional biomass circular production. Read More
BCThubs – Blue Culture Technology Excellence Hubs in EU Widening Member States. Read More
SMARTPOL – Autonomous network system with specialised and integrated multi-sensor technology for dynamic monitoring of marine pollution. Read More
Profius – Addressing challenges in the supply chain related to lumpfish (roe and fish), tuna and herring side-streams by developing preservation solutions for maintaining quality and improving utilization of biomass. Read More
FishEUTrust – European integration of new technologies and social-economic solutions for increasing consumer trust and engagement in seafood products. ABT will be a living lab for the Mediterranean, testing technologies as a knowledge centre. Read More

➡️ More information on the event here
We hope to see you!

Aquaculture UK 2024
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-15 | (Aviemore, Scotland), BN1 4RB, United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending Aquaculture UK 2024 edition, happening in Aviemore, Scotland.
Aquaculture UK is the UK’s largest meeting place for aquaculture professionals. Through this event you will meet up with revolutionising companies in the aquaculture industry. Discover over 200+ innovative solutions to increase profit and productivity of your operations. Deepen your knowledge and take away practical advice from aquaculture masterminds. And reconnect with thousands of like-minded professionals who want to drive the industry forward.
Save the dates:
📆 14th – 15th May 2024
📍 Aviemore, Scotland
🔦 More information on the event
Attending the event

Chief Executive Officer Shane A. Hunter | sah@aquabt.com
Principal Aquaculture Consultant Rob J. Davis | rjd@aquabt.com

Blue Food Innovation Summit 2024
2024-05-21 - 2024-05-22 | (London, United Kingdom)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Blue Food Innovation Summit 2024, happening in London.
The Blue Food Innovation Summit returns to London to delve deeper into the fast-developing landscape of aquaculture and ocean health. With our food system increasingly under stress from conflict and climate change, the summit aims to put blue food, sustainable aquaculture, and restorative ocean practices at the heart of the global conversation.
On May 21-22, 2024 the third edition of the summit will bring together ground-breaking companies from around the globe to discuss forward-thinking approaches to aquatic food production, including sustainable aquafeed, seaweed, fish health and welfare, and digital platforms for smallholder farmers.
By showcasing disruptive technologies, and exploring case studies of innovation in action, the focus will be on overcoming bottlenecks to growth and promoting greater partnership and collaboration to protect and restore the ocean ecosystem. From producers, feed suppliers and health providers to retailers, investors and innovators, the summit provides stakeholders from across the value chain with a vital platform for knowledge exchange and networking through interactive panels, breakout discussions, and quality 1-1 meetings.
Save the dates:
📆 21st – 22nd May 2024
📍 London, UK
🔦 More information on the event
Attending the event

Chief Executive Officer Shane A.Hunter | sah@aquabt.com
Business Development Director George D.Mantas | gdm@aquabt.com

Thalassa 2024 - Marine Science Conference
2024-05-28 - 2024-05-29 | (Larnaca, Cyprus)
We are pleased to announce that AquaBioTech was invited to join the Thalassa 2024 Conference happening in Larnaca, Cyprus.
Following the success of the first THALASSA 2022 Conference, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) is proud to organise the second regional conference: THALASSA 2024 – Marine Sciences Conference which will take place between May 28th and 29th in Larnaca, Cyprus.
THALASSA 2024 provides a platform for knowledge exchange by bringing together marine experts and stakeholders from academic and research institutes, the industry, NGOs, and the public sector who will share their findings, innovations, and state-of-the-art developments on topics related to:

Marine & Coastal Ecosystems (Ecology, Biology, Biodiversity, Threats, Pressures, Conservation, Restoration, Fisheries, Marine Protected Areas, Management)
Marine Biotechnology & Aquaculture (Bioremediation, Integrated multitrophic Aquaculture, Diversification of Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Novel Techniques for Marine Monitoring)
Oceanography (Ocean Data Management Systems, Marine Remote Sensing, MedOcean technology, Applications, Tools, and Technological Solutions)
Marine Cultural Heritage (Integrated approaches in research and management of maritime cultural heritage sites)
Marine and Coastal Governance (Marine and coastal governance, marine spatial planning, integrated coastal zone management, participatory mechanisms in governance)

Participating as a Keynote Speaker during the Session 2 on Marine Biotechnology & Aquaculture, our Business Development Director George D. Mantas will elaborate on his experience within the field of Biotechnology.
More details on the Agenda will be available soon.
If you’d like to meet with him please get in touch on gdm@aquabt.com

European Maritime Day 2024
2024-05-30 - 2024-05-31 | (Svendborg, Denmark)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the European Maritime Day 2024, happening in Svendborg, Denmark.
The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual two-day event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy. It provides an engaging and completely interactive experience to catch up on the current state of play on a broad range of issues concerning the blue economy and the marine environment and to discuss ways of moving forward. It features a large number of inspirational speakers, thematic sessions, stakeholder workshops and pitch sessions organised by stakeholders and the European Commission. The EMD targets professionals from businesses, governments, public institutions, NGOs and academia as well as EU citizens interested in the sea.
Save the dates:
📆 30th – 31st May 2024
📍 Svendborg, Denmark
🔦 More information on the event
Come and meet with our representative attending the event.
Ines Boujmil | RDI Project Coordinator | inb@aquabt.com

BEING-SEA EU
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-12 | (Malta)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the “BEING SEA EU” happening in Malta.
Organised by the SEA-EU Alliance, the first edition of the international, multidisciplinary scientific conference ‘BEING SEA-EU’ is an opportunity to present the results of research pertaining to different disciplines and fields and also to meet researchers from all over Europe working on similar thematic streams.
Thematic streams: More details

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Medical/Health Sciences
Arts, humanities, and social sciences (economics, sociology, anthropology, etc.)
Migration and human rights
Interdisciplinary

Save the dates:
📆 10th – 12th June 2024
📍 University of Malta, Valletta Campus
✍ Abstract submission deadline: 23 February 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Central European Time (CET)

Attending the event our R&D&I Project Coordinators Dr. Simona Paolacci | sip@aquabt.com and Ines Boujmil | inb@aquabt.com
